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technology9 days ago

Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus Chips and Robotics Initiatives at CES 2026

Qualcomm is expanding its presence in the laptop processor market with the new Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, offering improved performance, power efficiency, and AI capabilities, aiming to challenge Intel and AMD despite currently holding less than 1% market share. The chips are based on a 3nm process, support high-speed memory, and are designed for budget and mainstream laptops, with Qualcomm emphasizing their multi-day battery life and AI features. While adoption is slow, Qualcomm's efforts to improve the Windows on Arm ecosystem and partnerships with app developers suggest a strategic push to grow its market share in the PC industry.

via theregister.com|
#ces-2023#laptop-processors#qualcomm
technology15 days ago

Lenovo to Launch Snapdragon X2 Elite-Powered Laptops at CES 2026

Lenovo has announced a lineup of Windows on ARM laptops for CES 2026, featuring Snapdragon X2 Elite and Plus processors across various models including the Yoga Slim 7x, IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1, and IdeaPad Slim 5x, emphasizing portability, long battery life, and high-resolution displays, while excluding flagship ThinkPad and Legion gaming series from ARM options.

via Windows Latest|
#ces-2026#laptops#lenovo
technology16 days ago

Windows on Arm Continues to Thrive in 2023

Windows on Arm made significant progress in 2024 with Snapdragon X chips, offering better performance and battery life, and improving app compatibility and gaming support throughout 2025. While still not perfect for all software and high-end gaming, it has become a viable option for many users, with upcoming competition from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia likely to intensify in 2026. The future of Windows on Arm looks promising but also faces challenges from x86 and Linux platforms.

via The Verge|
#app-compatibility#gaming#performance
technology3 months ago

Microsoft Promotes Windows on Arm Despite Mixed Realities

Microsoft promotes its Copilot+ PCs and Windows on Arm ecosystem as transformative for the PC industry, but customer adoption remains tepid due to high prices, lack of compelling apps, and limited real-world benefits. Despite claims of breakthrough performance and productivity enhancements, actual user experience and sales figures suggest the technology is more beneficial for hardware makers and Microsoft than for consumers, with many apps working well on non-AI hardware and sales not meeting expectations.

via theregister.com|
#ai-pcs#copilot-pcs#microsoft
computing1 year ago

"I'm a Mac" Actor Justin Long Now Promotes Windows ARM PCs

In a surprising twist in the Mac vs. PC rivalry, Justin Long, known for his "I'm a Mac" persona, appeared in a Qualcomm video searching for a Snapdragon-powered PC to replace his MacBook. This move highlights Qualcomm's push to position its Snapdragon-powered Windows on ARM PCs as superior in app compatibility and battery life, with new models like the Surface Copilot+ promising significant improvements. The new devices are set to release on June 18th, reigniting the competition between Mac and PC.

via Digital Trends|
#computing#justin-long#mac-vs-pc
technology1 year ago

'I'm a Mac' Actor Justin Long Now Promotes Windows on ARM PCs

Qualcomm has enlisted Justin Long, known for his role in Apple's "I'm a Mac" commercials, to star in a new skit promoting Snapdragon-powered PCs. The skit, unveiled at Computex 2024, shows Long dealing with macOS issues and seeking an alternative in Windows on ARM PCs, concluding with the phrase "Things change." This is part of a trend where tech companies use Long's "I'm a Mac" persona to market their products.

via MacRumors|
#justin-long#marketing#qualcomm
technology1 year ago

Windows on Arm and Copilot+: The Future of PC Gaming and Laptops

Microsoft and Qualcomm are hinting at significant advancements for PC gaming on Windows on Arm, particularly for laptops and handhelds. At Microsoft Build, games like Borderlands 3 were shown running faster with Microsoft's Auto Super Resolution technology. A new website catalogs over 1,400 tested games, with more than 700 running at 1080p and 60fps on Snapdragon X Elite devices, indicating promising performance for emulated games on lightweight laptops.

via The Verge|
#microsoft#pc-gaming#qualcomm
technology1 year ago

"Next-Gen Windows on Arm: Microsoft's AI Chip Set to Outperform Apple's MacBook"

Microsoft Build will feature sessions focusing on the "next generation" of Windows on Arm and new Windows AI features, including industry-leading performance for apps and intelligent Windows apps leveraging the capabilities of the NPU. The event will also cover rumored AI Explorer feature for Windows 11, Copilots, and plugins for the AI-powered assistant, as well as additional developer experience improvements in Windows.

via The Verge|
#ai-features#developer-sessions#microsoft-build
technology1 year ago

"Microsoft's Next-Gen AI Chip Set to Challenge Apple's MacBook Pro with Windows on Arm"

Microsoft is gearing up to showcase its vision for "AI PCs" powered by Arm processors, confident that the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite processors will outperform Apple's M3-powered MacBook Air in CPU performance and AI-accelerated tasks. The company plans to demonstrate faster app emulation than Apple's Rosetta 2 and is betting big on Qualcomm's new chips, which will be featured in a range of Windows laptops and Microsoft's latest Surface hardware. With x64 app emulation already available for Windows 11, the focus is now on native Arm apps to enhance performance on upcoming Windows on Arm devices.

via Slashdot|
#ai-pcs#apple-silicon#microsoft