https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-sound-elite-gen-2-for-ai-hearables-even-ones-with-camerasContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-sound-elite-gen-2-for-ai-hearables-even-ones-with-camerashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-sound-elite-gen-2-for-ai-hearables-even-ones-with-cameras#u84436Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:16:09 +0000Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 on September 23, a chip designed for AI-powered hearables including earbuds, headphones, and smart glasses. The platform integrates micro-power Wi-Fi 6E to enable lossless audio and supports devices equipped with cameras. Qualcomm claims the hardware provides up to twice the AI capability of the Snapdragon S7 Gen 1, while reducing power consumption by up to 40% and shrinking the physical footprint by 30%. The company has not yet named specific consumer products that will utilize the new chip.Why it mattersThe release targets a broader AI wea