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I went hands-on with the first Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme laptop — here's why the Asus Zenbook A16 is the one to watch

Asus finally revealed one of the first laptops with Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and it already looks to be putting MacBook on notice in 2026.

Tom’s Guide

Windows 11 version 26H1 will launch exclusively on Snapdragon X2 devices this spring

The first PCs with version 26H1 will begin shipping in the spring period, but you'll only find it on PCs powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 platform.

Windows Central

Asus' Zenbook lineup gets 2026 refresh — ZenBook 14, Duo return with new AMD, Intel, and Snapdragon chips

At CES 2026, Asus refreshes its tried and true Zenbook lineup with a swathe of new models, including the Zenbook lineup, with new S14, S16, A14, A16, and Zenbook Duo, sporting brand-new chips and upgrades.

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Forget your MacBook – Asus' refreshed Zenbook A14 might be an ideal alternative

Now powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite

I tried Razer’s Project Motoko and this gaming headset with dual first-person cameras could be the future of AI

Razer’s new AI-native headset features dual eye-level cameras and Snapdragon power — and it could succeed where the Humane AI Pin failed.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon X2 Plus, with up to 35% more single-core CPU performance and 29% faster GPUs than X Plus chips

It'd be kinda nice to see some Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops first, though.

PC Gamer

HP's new OmniBook Ultra 14 gets Panther Lake and Snapdragon X2 options inside — exclusive variant of Qualcomm chip has 85 TOPS

HP's new top-of-the-line consumer laptop is focused on slim AI performance with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 chips and Intel's Panther Lake processors inside.

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Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on Windows with X2 Plus – 10-core ARM CPU boasts 35% single-core jump

Qualcomm is expanding its second generation of Windows chips with the X2 Plus lineup, which claims a 35% jump in single-core and a 17% increase in multi-threaded performance.

Tom’s Hardware

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Plus CPUs at CES 2026 — and it promises an ‘epic’ upgrade

Qualcomm just revealed its Snapdragon X2 Plus CPU, set to arrive in the latest laptops in 2026, and it promises a 35% faster, 43% less power and a big boost in AI performance.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm at CES 2026: What to expect from Snapdragon X2 series chips

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 CPUs are set to push Windows on Arm chips in laptops even further at CES 2026. Here's what to expect.

Tom’s Guide

Gaming on Snapdragon X Elite laptops just got a whole lot better — I tested the latest update and saw 40% faster gameplay

I went back to Snapdragon X Elite laptops to see how much gaming has improved with recent GPU updates. Spoiler alert: it has, by a lot.

Tom’s Guide

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 price is reportedly stuck in limbo thanks to rising memory costs

Samsung's Galaxy S26 is almost certainly getting more expensive due to soaring memory and component costs, leaving the company in a tough pricing bind.

Android Central

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite's latest Linux benchmarks show significant regressions, performs similarly to five-year-old Intel Tiger Lake chips — promising chip continues to be plagued by software support issues

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite's latest Linux benchmarks show significant regressions

Tom’s Hardware

The Steam Frame is the VR headset I've longed for — but I can't get over this one key spec

Valve's Steam Frame is already looking to take over VR headsets in 2026, but is it as powerful as we think? I see one key upgrade it could have.

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Samsung Confirms Galaxy S26 Ultra Surprise — A Power Shift Users Didn't Expect

The Galaxy S26 series will place a heavy focus on mobile AI, requiring specialised chip design. The high-end S26 Ultra is expected to feature the powerful Snapdragon globally.

Tom’s Guide

I wore the most advanced smart glasses for two months — the tech is futuristic, but the look is not

The TCL RayNeo X3 Pro is a vision of the future — properly smart smart glasses with impressive tech inside and genuinely useful AI capabilities. But in making the smartest specs I’ve used, TCL has made one fatal error: not making them look good on your face.

Android Central

Qualcomm doubles down with two Snapdragon chips for the new age mid-range

Qualcomm launched two Snapdragon chips that aim to make the mid-range and entry-level markets better at daily tasks.

Tom’s Guide

Intel Panther Lake vs Snapdragon X2 Elite vs AMD Gorgon Point — one chip is already pulling ahead in 2026's CPU war

Intel, Qualcomm and AMD are stepping into what will be a huge CPU war in 2026. Here's everything you need to know, and how Apple fits into the equation,

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Exynos 2600 chip could be limited to just one country

Samsung’s Exynos 2600 is now rumored to launch only in Korea, making the Galaxy S26 a Snapdragon phone for the rest of the world.

TechRadar

‘Qualcomm knows it has to fight back’: OnePlus exec explains why Apple is (partially) responsible for the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset

OnePlus exec Rudolf Xu explains why Qualcomm decided to develop the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and why OnePlus has decided to use it in the OnePlus 15R.

Kiplinger

If You Put $1,000 into Qualcomm Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You Would Have Today

Qualcomm stock has been a big disappointment for truly long-term investors.

International Business Times UK

Some Android Phones Now Able to 'Airdrop': Here's What You Need To Know

Google's Quick Share now works with AirDrop on Pixel 10 phones, with Snapdragon and Nothing devices expected to follow as Apple's stance remains uncertain.

International Business Times UK

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Revealed: A Smarter, Efficient Chip That Sacrifices Top-Tier Speed

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a clever, efficient alternative to the top-tier Elite version. It features the same core architecture and advanced features, but lower clock speeds.

TechRadar

Loads more Android phones could soon work with AirDrop

Snapdragon-powered phones and Nothing phones could be next in line to work with AirDrop.

Tom’s Hardware

Qualcomm refines Windows on Arm gaming with broad feature release — platform gets Snapdragon Control Panel, AVX2 emulation, improved anti-cheat support

Qualcomm has added several gaming-focused enhancements for its Snapdragon Windows-compatible SoCs, including a new control panel, GPU driver updates, anti-cheat support for five new providers, and AVX2 support.

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