2026-03-02
AI wearables are about to explode in 2026, and platforms like Qualcomm's new Wear Elite are why. It serves as the foundation for an entirely new wave of AI-native devices. What stands out: • Hexagon NPU capable of running up to 2B-parameter models locally • 5× faster [image]
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Qualcomm unveils the 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC for smartwatches, offering a Hexagon NPU that it says can run on-device AI models with up to 2B parameters
Six things to know about Qualcomm's new 3nm wearable platform that brings on-device AI, satellite messaging, and 5G to your wrist