Qualcomm bets on wearable AI: Snapdragon Reality Elite and START

Friends, a quick update from the mixed‑reality and wearable AI front. Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Reality Elite platform for MR glasses and the START kit (hardware+software) to accelerate AI device launches. Key gains: up to +60% GPU, +30% CPU, +160% NPU; can run a 3B model at ~45 tokens/s; supports VST and lightweight OST glasses, 4.4K/eye at 90fps. START bundles chip, software, reference designs and a white‑label program (early partners: Inspecs, O’Neill) with plans to expand form factors. Why it matters: lowers startup barriers and may shift focus from smartphones to always‑with‑you devices. How will such platforms affect the smartphone market? #AI #mixedreality #hardware #qualcomm