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Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Powers Next-Gen Smart Glasses

Say goodbye to bulky smart glasses. Qualcomm's new chip brings advanced AI right to your lenses, offering assistance and rich detail without needing a phone or cloud connection.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Powers Next-Gen Smart Glasses

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip is powering the next generation of smart glasses, as demonstrated recently. The processor, used in models like the TCL RayNeo X3 Pro and Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, brings advanced AI capabilities directly to the device.

During a live showcase, a compact language model (SLM) provided audio guidance and displayed text on the lenses, demonstrating the smart glasses' ability to offer assistance without needing an external device.

The Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 is 26% smaller than previous generations, enhancing power efficiency and image quality. This allows for more sophisticated camera features, enabling the glasses to record and perceive the world in rich detail. The device can offer proactive suggestions and context-sensitive help, even without a connection to other devices.

Future smart glasses will offer flexible configurations, including standalone and linked-to-nearby-devices options. This modular approach will create a more versatile XR ecosystem. Additionally, these smart glasses can be paired with other wearables like smartwatches or rings, opening up new forms of interaction and input.

Powered by the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform, smart glasses can now run generative AI entirely on the device, without needing a phone or cloud connection. This breakthrough in wearable technology promises a more immersive and independent user experience.

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