Only around 720,000 Snapdragon X laptops sold in Q3, less than one percent of PC market
About one out of every 120 laptops sold
Qualcomm backs off full Intel acquisition, could consider buying select divisions
Regulatory hurdles deter Qualcomm's acquisition plans
In brief: It appears that what could have been one of the largest and most disruptive tech acquisitions in history is not going to happen any time soon, if at all. A new report claims that Qualcomm's interest in acquiring struggling Intel has cooled, partly due to the complexities of such a deal.
Snapdragon 8 Elite arrives with Linux support, potentially unlocking PC gaming on phones and tablets
Running full-fledged PC apps on phones and tablets could become a lot easier
Arm vs Qualcomm: mutually assured destruction
A high-stakes gamble or calculated legal move?
In a shocking move, Arm cancels Qualcomm's license to manufacture Snapdragon chips
Qualcomm is almost entirely dependent on those licenses for its products
What just happened? The long-simmering battle between British chip designer Arm and American semiconductor superstar Qualcomm has just reached a boiling point. Arm has now given Qualcomm notice that it is terminating the license allowing Qualcomm to create its own chips based on Arm's intellectual property.
Qualcomm accelerates automotive AI with Snapdragon's latest chips
Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite announced
Qualcomm touts Snapdragon 8 Elite chip's massive performance gains and AI capabilities
Impressive benchmarks, but we're reserving judgment until independent tests are performed
Qualcomm delays Intel buyout decision until after US election
Qualcomm waits to gauge if the next administration's policies will support the deal
Qualcomm's new Wi-Fi 7 system brings edge AI to home networks
Several companies already plan to use the platform
Qualcomm has approached Intel with an acquisition offer
A lot has to happen before any deal materializes
What just happened? It is no secret that Intel is struggling. The tech giant's stock price has plummeted in recent years, making it a viable takeover target. An offer from Qualcomm is now on the table, and if it materializes, it could significantly alter the semiconductor industry's trajectory. But first, the companies will have to pick their way through a minefield of financial, regulatory, and strategic considerations.
Laptop makers complain about AMD neglecting them, favoring data center clients
The company is accused of leaving "billions on the table" with laptop partners over supply issues
Qualcomm considering buying parts of Intel's chip-design business
Say it isn't so: It's no secret that Intel has been going through a rough patch lately. Sensing an opportunity, Qualcomm has been eyeing Intel's design units with great interest. It is reportedly exploring acquiring Team Blue's PC design division.
Qualcomm is working with Samsung and Google on new mixed reality smart glasses
Off my Face: Compared to smartphones and other traditional computing markets, wearable gadgets haven't exactly taken the world by storm. Companies have been trying for years, and now Qualcomm is making another attempt to convince people that tethered smart glasses are indeed a good idea.
Researchers uncover critical vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU
PSA: Update your Android immediately
Qualcomm aims to bring Snapdragon X PC prices down to $700 next year
Massive battery life improvements for Windows PCs to become more affordable in 2025
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC is designed for cheap phones with a 5G twist
Bringing Gigabit mobile connectivity to more people
Particle's Tachyon single-board computer brings 5G, 12 TOPS NPU in a Snapdragon-powered package
It's currently raising funds via Kickstarter
In brief: IoT startup Particle looks geared to shake up the single-board computer market with their latest creation – the Tachyon. This credit card-sized Linux computer packs the kind of serious hardware normally found in mid-range smartphones. You get an 8-core Qualcomm chip, 5G cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, and dedicated AI acceleration.
AI PCs might take off slowly, but battery life benefits is set to become Snapdragon X's real selling point
Adobe and other developers reportedly resisted requests to optimize AI applications for NPUs
Samsung warns of app incompatibility on its Qualcomm PCs, despite Microsoft's promise
Fortnite is on the list, too
In context: Poorer performance aside, a big reason for the slow uptake of Arm-based Windows PCs has been the lack of compatibility with many commonly used apps and games. Microsoft has tried to address that with Prism, an emulation layer that lets apps run "great," regardless of whether their developers have baked in support for the architecture; however, Samsung is seemingly contradicting those claims with a new disclaimer.
Cheaper Copilot+ AI PCs could be in the pipeline thanks to a new Snapdragon X chip
Qualcomm and Microsoft are betting big on AI PCs
Arm lawsuit against Qualcomm could threaten all Copilot+ PCs
Snapdragon X AI PCs ship on June 18
Snapdragon X Elite's first real-world benchmarks can't even beat an older iPhone, but a fix may be out soon
Galaxy Book4 Edge benchmarks disappoints
Arm CEO: 50% of Windows PCs will be powered by Arm chips by 2029
Possible, or wishful thinking?
"I'm a Mac" actor grows up to promote Windows on Arm PCs for Qualcomm
The more "things change," the more they stay the same
Qualcomm embraces AI PC future with big Copilot+ showcase at Computex
Qualcomm's third attempt at Arm-based PCs proves promising