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Last updated: 2026-09-23
Overview
Qualcomm is a semiconductor and connectivity company expanding from mobile chips into data center and edge AI software through strategic acquisitions.
Recent Developments
- 2026-09-23: Powers meta-vr-glasses with Snapdragon Reality Elite processor at Meta Connect 2026 (2026-09-23-meta-vr-glasses-connect-2026, 2026-09-23-meta-vr-glasses-official-announcement)
- 2026-09-22: Snapdragon Summit — Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm TSMC). Sensing hubs run 200M-param models; Extreme supports 30B MoE on-device; Motorola Signature 27 first Extreme device (2026-09-22-qualcomm-ai-smartphone-chips, 2026-09-22-qualcomm-snapdragon-summit-official)
- 2026-06-24: Agreed to acquire modular for ~$3.9-4B all-stock (Mojo + MAX inference); close H2 2026 pending regulatory approval (2026-06-24-qualcomm-modular-4b-acquisition)
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