The tech world was buzzing this past week with a slew of exciting developments. From Qualcomm Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:QCOM) Snapdragon Summit to Apple Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) new ventures, there was no shortage of news to keep tech enthusiasts on their toes. Let’s dive into the highlights of the weekend.
Qualcomm Renews Patent License With Apple, Introduces New Snapdragon
It was a busy week for Qualcomm, which wrapped up its three-day Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. The event showcased new capabilities, expanded partnerships, and a renewed patent license with Apple. Qualcomm announced on Thursday morning that it has renewed its global patent license agreement with Apple, effective April 1, 2027.
Qualcomm Takes on Apple’s A20 Pro with New AI-First Snapdragon Chips
Qualcomm is making strides in the premium smartphone market with two new high-end AI-first processors. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and higher-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, introduced at the annual Snapdragon Summit, are designed to run more artificial intelligence tasks directly on devices.
Apple Reportedly Working on New Fitness Tracker and AI-Heavy Pendant
Apple is reportedly expanding its wearable lineup beyond the Apple Watch with a new screen-free fitness tracker and an AI-heavy pendant. The fitness tracker is said to resemble Whoop’s bands, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple’s New Macs Offer ‘No Cost Per Token’ for AI
Apple is marketing its newest Macs as a way for businesses to run powerful AI models without incurring per-token cloud charges. This move aims to disrupt the economics behind the AI infrastructure boom. "There’s no cost per token. You’re just using the machine again and again," Apple hardware chief Johny Srouji told Reuters.
Apple Should Acquire Disney, Robinhood, Uber, or These Companies, Says All-In Podcast Host
Entrepreneur/investor Jason Calacanis has some ideas for what Apple could do to get a head start under new CEO John Ternus. He suggests that Apple should consider acquiring companies like Disney, Robinhood, or Uber.
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