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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

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Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
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Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

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Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.
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Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian

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Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.
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AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.
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Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Pearson will roll out Redrock's palm-print ID across 20,000 global test centres and remote exams to tighten security and curb fraud.
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Quintauris, SiFive team up on RISC-V car platforms

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Quintauris teams with SiFive to embed RISC-V cores at the heart of standardised automotive zonal and ADAS control platforms.
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Stagwell unveils The Machine AI offering for marketers

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Stagwell launches The Machine, an AI “agentic OS” that unifies marketers' existing tools like Figma, Slack, Teams and Adobe into one layer.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
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Small Cell Forum maps path to interoperable 5G NTN

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Small Cell Forum sets out how small cell know-how and open interfaces could underpin interoperable 5G satellite and hybrid NTN networks.
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LG unveils AI Cabin Platform to power smarter cars

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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LG is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, using on-board generative AI to power safer, more personalised car interiors.
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ANYbotics appoints new leaders to drive industrial robotics scale

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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ANYbotics appoints Marc Villard as VP Operations and Alessandro Norscia as Chief Product Officer to boost growth in industrial robotics.
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Wi-Fi IoT chipset spending to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Spending on Wi-Fi IoT chipsets is projected to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030, driven by low-power tech and new Wi-Fi standards like 6E and 7.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with advanced AI & video

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its fastest mobile CPU, with enhanced AI, gaming graphics, and professional video features for flagship smartphones.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for premium AI PCs

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for premium Windows PCs, delivering up to 75% faster CPU and advanced AI with multi-day battery life.
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Qualcomm to boost marketing with Adobe AI tools & GenStudio

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Qualcomm is enhancing its marketing by using Adobe's AI tools, including GenStudio and Firefly, to speed up content creation and personalise campaigns worldwide.
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Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.
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Red Hat secures safety certification for vehicle OS

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Red Hat's In-Vehicle Operating System earns ISO 26262 ASIL-B safety certification, set for release in Q3 2025, boosting software-defined vehicle development.
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NVIDIA unveils NVLink Fusion to drive next-gen AI factories

Mon, 19th May 2025
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NVIDIA launches NVLink Fusion, a silicon tech enabling partners to build bespoke AI infrastructure, integrating CPUs from Fujitsu and Qualcomm with NVIDIA GPUs.
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Intel reveals chip advances, new partnerships & foundry progress

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Intel advances chip tech with new process nodes, packaging options, and partnerships, boosting foundry services and US-based production.
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European AI PC market grows, driven by chip makers

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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The AI PC market in Europe is booming, driven by chip makers' innovations, with AI-enabled notebooks soaring to 40% of sales as of this year.