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Qualcomm unveils S3 chip enabling Wi-Fi lossless audio playback directly from earbuds

Qualcomm introduced its Sound Elite platform built around a new S3 chip small enough to fit inside earbuds, allowing them to stream Wi-Fi lossless audio without needing a paired phone nearby. The design lets users leave their phone in another room while still receiving uninterrupted high-quality sound.

gizmodo.com · 2026-09-23

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip for AI-powered audio wearables

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, designed to power a new generation of 'hearables' including earbuds, headphones, audio glasses and other multimodal wearables. The chip is meant to enable features like adaptive sound processing, real-time translation, AI note-taking and combined audio-visual interactions in devices with cameras.

cnet.com · 2026-09-23