Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon Wear Elite Chip for AI-Powered Wearables

Qualcomm has introduced its latest wearable-focused processor, the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, designed to enable more sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in wearables such as smart pendants and pins. Unlike its predecessor, the W5 Plus, the Elite chip is positioned as a complementary offering that will appeal to manufacturers seeking to create more advanced AI-powered wearables. Key enhancements include an upgraded 3nm process, improved eNPU and Hexagon NPU capabilities for enhanced AI performance, and potential applications in smart glasses with augmented reality (AR) functionality.