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Gaming News August 30, 2026, 12:26 PM
Anbernic's new handheld leans into a Switch Lite-style design, and the company has already put its official product page live ahead of the August 31 launch at 13:00 MSK.
For the first three days after launch, buyers will get 10% off. During that promotion, the base version with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage will cost $139.99, while the 8GB + 128GB model will be priced at $164.99. -
Hardware and Technologies August 24, 2026, 12:44 PM
Sony will launch the Xperia 10 VIII on 25 August 2026, and the first promo images are already online ahead of the official announcement. The leak suggests Sony is not planning a dramatic redesign, with the phone's overall look staying close to the Xperia 10 VII. -
Hardware and Technologies August 14, 2026, 06:12 PM
A purported benchmark result for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro has surfaced online, and it could push Qualcomm's new chip to the top of AnTuTu. An unknown smartphone scored nearly 4.84 million points, but the service itself hasn't confirmed the result yet, so the number should only be taken as a preliminary reference. -
Hardware and Technologies August 13, 2026, 05:07 PM
Qualcomm has detailed its new Snapdragon C — an ARM platform aimed at budget laptops priced around $300. The company is promising a solid performance boost and better battery life compared to Intel's N250, though these are based on its own internal testing for now, and the actual retail pricing of these devices remains up in the air. -
Hardware and Technologies August 4, 2026, 05:05 PM
Qualcomm has added a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5V variant, model SM8850-1-AB, to its lineup. The Redmi K100 Pro series is set to be the first to use the chip, with a launch in China scheduled for August 11. -
Hardware and Technologies July 28, 2026, 06:07 PM
Qualcomm told customers on Friday, July 24, 2026, that higher supplier costs and a failed search for alternative components will force it to raise chip prices by a double-digit percentage beginning September 1, 2026. The new pricing will apply to products shipped after that date and could affect smartphones, VR headsets, laptops, and other Snapdragon-based devices. -
Hardware and Technologies June 30, 2026, 07:35 PM
Qualcomm has locked in the dates for its biggest event of the year, where the next generation of flagship Snapdragon chips is expected to break cover. But all eyes aren’t just on the company’s first 2nm silicon — there’s growing buzz about the potential smartphone price hikes that could follow in their wake. -
Hardware and Technologies June 17, 2026, 06:48 PM
Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon Reality Elite — a new processor designed for AR glasses and headsets. The platform's standout feature is its ability to run cutting-edge AI models directly on the device, without relying on cloud connectivity, which promises to make AR hardware more autonomous and feature-rich. -
Hardware and Technologies June 17, 2026, 11:13 AM
Looks like the XR industry is steadily moving away from bulky, clunky headsets. Xreal has just unveiled its Aura glasses, built on the Android XR platform and developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. Weighing in at under 95 grams, the new device can run Android apps and is being positioned as a far more compact alternative to traditional VR headsets. -
Hardware and Technologies June 16, 2026, 11:50 AM
Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy Book6 Edge laptop, which sidelines Intel in favor of a Qualcomm ARM processor, leaning heavily into AI capabilities and deep integration with the Samsung ecosystem. -
Hardware and Technologies June 2, 2026, 05:53 PM
ASUS has just unveiled one of the most unusual mini-PCs we’ve seen in years. Instead of relying on the usual Intel or AMD processors, this new device rocks an ARM-based Snapdragon X2 Elite chip and puts its money on local AI processing — no cloud required. -
Hardware and Technologies May 29, 2026, 09:52 AM
Qualcomm has decided to enter the budget laptop space and introduced the Snapdragon C — an ARM chip for devices costing around $300. The company promises quiet operation, low heat, and all-day battery life, but to hit that price point, some features from the higher-end Snapdragon X had to be cut. -
No Separate Apps: The First AI-First Phone from OpenAI Will Pack a Chip Co-Engineered with Qualcomm and MediaTek
Hardware and Technologies April 27, 2026, 10:27 AM
The folks behind ChatGPT have changed their minds about burying smartphones. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, OpenAI is now co-designing its own processor with Qualcomm and MediaTek — for a phone that ditches traditional apps in favor of an always-on AI agent. -
Qualcomm Made A Step Forward In Games, But Two Steps Back In Smoothness. When Will ARM Catch Up To X86?
Hardware and Technologies April 8, 2026, 10:38 AM
Gaming on Snapdragon X2 Elite has finally stopped being a lottery: instead of half the games refusing to run, only three incompatible titles out of a dozen. Reviewers warn: average FPS is deceptive, and rare drivers plus drops in minimum frame rates turn ARM gaming into a nerve-wracking ordeal. -
Qualcomm ahead of schedule? Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme laptops hit retail, but benchmarks are still under embargo
Hardware and Technologies April 7, 2026, 05:35 PM
The first laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme processors have hit retail shelves. No public reviews yet — nobody has tested real-world performance or battery life. -
Hardware and Technologies April 2, 2026, 11:17 AM
Every month, AnTuTu releases its list of the fastest Android smartphones, and March’s ranking turned out to be unexpectedly predictable. Out of ten flagships, nine run on Qualcomm chips — but there’s one catch: a MediaTek device somehow managed to squeeze into the top three. -
No More "Single Flagship SoC"? Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Pro Version to Get Different GPUs and Memory
Hardware and Technologies March 25, 2026, 12:56 PM
Qualcomm hasn’t officially announced the launch date yet, but the web is already debating just how different the two versions of the upcoming flagship chip will be. According to insiders, the company is preparing not just a generational shift, but essentially a split of the lineup into a standard and a Pro model. -
Hardware and Technologies March 3, 2026, 10:32 AM
At MWC 2026, Qualcomm did its usual thing and unveiled new chips for wireless connectivity. This time around, it's the X105 5G modem, which is built to hold a signal where you'd usually lose it, and the FastConnect 8800 adapter packing Wi-Fi 8 and Bluetooth 7.0. They also took the opportunity to remind us when we can actually expect 6G. -
Snapdragon Wear Elite Announced: A 3nm Chip for Wearables with Dual NPUs and a Modest Power Appetite
Hardware and Technologies March 2, 2026, 06:44 PM
Qualcomm has expanded its Elite lineup to wearables with the launch of the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform for smartwatches, smart glasses, and AI accessories. Built on a 3nm process, the chip features two neural processors: a primary Hexagon NPU capable of handling language models with up to 2 billion parameters, and a secondary eNPU for always-on background tasks. -
Are ARM-based gaming handhelds getting delayed... again? Qualcomm pushes back portable console market entry due to memory shortage
Hardware and Technologies February 27, 2026, 07:33 PM
Qualcomm has scrapped its plans to unveil new processors for portable gaming devices at the GDC 2026 conference. This refers to the Snapdragon G Series line (specialized console chips) and the Snapdragon X series (for Windows laptops that could serve as the foundation for handheld gaming PCs). The company cited its overall commitment to the segment, but there won't be any announcements.
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