CES 2021 and cars: What we expect in autonomous cars, EVs, and more
With some of the biggest tech companies dipping their toes into the automotive world, what will we see at CES 2021? Here are a few educated guesses at what to watch out for.
Google and Qualcomm are making Android updates faster, supporting them longer
Google and Qualcomm are making Android updates a whole lot easier for device manufacturers. Devices will now get chipset-level updates for four years.
Five reasons to be excited about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Qualcomm's next-generation chip, the Snapdragon 888, is here. From performance gains to better 5G support, here's everything you need to know.
A deep dive into the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888’s photo-processing tech
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 offers a step up in image-processing tech over previous-generation chipsets. Here's what's new in the Snapdragon 888.
Samsung notably missing from list of companies set to use the Snapdragon 888
Qualcomm has announced that its next chipset is called the Snapdragon 888, but Samsung was strangely absent from its list of companies using the new chip.
Measuring microns: The quest to build a better GPS
Existing GPS systems simply aren't precise enough for certain applications, so companies like John Deere and Qualcomm are building something better
Qualcomm will be allowed to sell 4G chips to Huawei despite ban
Qualcomm will be allowed to sell chips to Huawei, having been granted an exception from the U.S.'s ban on trade with the Chinese company.
Qualcomm makes strides in 5G network development: Here’s what it means for you
Qualcomm has made a few announcements related to the development of 5G — including that it has achieved a faster peak speed. Here's what that means for you.
The Snapdragon 750G is Qualcomm’s latest 5G-enabled chipset for midtier phones
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the Snapdragon 750G chipset, which brings 5G support and improved performance over the previous-generation Snapdragon 730G.
The most influential Hispanic leaders in technology
As part of our ongoing coverage of Hispanic Heritage Month 2020, Digital Trends compiles a list every year of the most influential Hispanic leaders in the technology industry.
Acer’s 5G Spin 7 is the world’s first laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Acer's Spin 7 will be the first laptop to launch with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform. The convertible notebook also includes a stylus.
Qualcomm is bringing 5G chipsets to ultra-low-cost smartphones
Qualcomm has announced its plans to bring 5G support to 4-series chips, meaning that ultra-low-cost phones with 5G support should soon be available.
Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2: Qualcomm’s second attempt at outmuscling Intel on PCs
Qualcomm is launching an even faster ARM-based Snapdragon 8cx processors for Windows PCs as it tries to win the desktop race against Intel.
Qualcomm’s latest chips aim to radically improve noise cancellation
Active noise cancellation can be a big plus for true wireless earbuds, but getting it to work requires a perfect fit. Qualcomm's new tech reduces that need.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G brings improved performance to the premium midrange
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the new Snapdragon 732G, which is aimed at bringing improved performance to the premium midrange market segment.
Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 5.0 tops off your phone to 50 percent in just 5 minutes
Qualcomm has announced the new Quick Charge 5.0 standard, which can charge your phone to a massive 50 percent in only five minutes, or to full in 15 minutes.
You can now buy the Lenovo Flex 5G, the first 5G laptop
Lenovo is releasing the Flex 5G today, bringing the world's first laptop with 5G connectivity.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus turns smartphone performance up to 11
Qualcomm launched a new version of the Snapdragon 865, the Snapdragon 865 Plus. The chipset brings a performance boost to gaming and other flagship phones.
New Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chip means 5G phones will get much cheaper
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 690 processor will bring 5G to phones that may cost less than $400 when it launches later this year. Here's what the chip's all about.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 690 processor brings 5G to midrange phones
Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 690, which is the first 6-series chip to offer 5G support. The chip also offers a 20% performance boost and 4K HDR.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 768G will boost game performance, offer updatable drivers
Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 768G mobile platform, building on the Snapdragon 765G and adding better performance and more gaming features.
All-day battery life and ANC are about to become standard true wireless features
Qualcomm has good news for those who wish things like all-day battery life and noise cancellation were available on affordably-priced true wireless earbuds.
Qualcomm’s new headset design shows off the XR2 VR platform
Qualcomm launched the XR2 platform in December, but now it's unveiling a reference design based on the platform. The design features 5G and two 2K displays.
Over 70 5G-enabled phones featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 are in the works
According to Qualcomm, over 70 5G-enabled phones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 are in the works, including unannounced phones like the Black Shark 3.
What to expect from smartphone makers now that MWC 2020 is canceled
Mobile World Congress 2020 was canceled due to fears about the coronavirus. Here's the latest on where manufacturers will now show off their latest devices.
Qualcomm’s X60 5G modem will power the next generation of 5G flagship phones
Qualcomm has announced the X60 5G-enabled modem, which will be available in 5G smartphones starting early next year. The new modem adds a number of features.
Apple trying to design 5G iPhone antenna after snubbing Qualcomm’s
Apple is said to be designing its own antenna for this year's 5G iPhone. Qualcomm offered its antenna module, but Apple declined, citing concerns over design.
Audi Q8 will warn drivers when there are construction workers on the highway
Qualcomm technology and the Audi Q8's digital, driver-configurable instrument cluster make the feature possible. Audi identified construction zone as an important use case because the men and women working on the nation's highways put their lives at risk daily. Other areas of implementation are around the corner.
Qualcomm’s self-driving car made me never want to touch a steering wheel again
At CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Qualcomm announced a new platform for self-driving cars, called Snapdragon Ride. And to showcase all of its powers, Qualcomm gave me a ride in a Lincoln MKZ that had been tricked out with all the sensors, radar, and chips necessary to use the new platform.
Qualcomm says 2020 is the year 5G will finally go mainstream
Qualcomm is all-in on 5G and thinks you will be too soon enough. Company president Cristiano Amon expects 200 million 5G smartphones to ship in 2020. Fixed wireless and 5G PCs are here as well, including a newly anounced laptop from Lenovo. The company sees 2020 as the year consumers truly embrace 5G.
Qualcomm Ride platform aims to make self-driving cars simpler
Snapdragon Ride is a platform for autonomous vehicles, a handful of chips and software that fits into a box no bigger than your backpack and can tie together radar of all ranges, LIDAR, CV2X communication systems, and front and rear cameras via software that knows where the car is and what’s coming up.
CES 2020: What to expect from the annual tech show this week
It's finally here: the world's leading tech companies will showcase their latest hardware at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Here's what to expect, the conference dates, important events, and the latest CES 2020 news.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 benchmarks push the iPhone 11 Pro and show strong A.I.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 isn't available to the public yet, but we had the opportunity to test it in a real device against the Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the iPhone 11 Pro. It steps up raw performance, even beating out Apple's A13 Bionic in some cases, but A.I. and 5G may be its true strengths.
The Qualcomm XR2 augmented reality chipset will power next-gen headsets with 5G
Qualcomm has launched a new augmented reality chipset that is set to power the next generation of AR headsets. The new Snapdragon XR2 supports up to a hefty 3K per eye, along with two times the CPU and GPU performance of the company's previous-generation AR chipset, the Snapdragon XR1.