Qualcomm has announced the release of its latest 5G modem technology, the Snapdragon X80.
The chip is an update to last year's Snapdragon X75 and includes support for six-carrier aggregation on sub-6GHz frequencies.
T-Mobile customers with a Samsung Galaxy S24 should already be experiencing faster speeds.
Qualcomm has announced the release of its latest 5G modem technology, the Snapdragon X80. The chip is an update to last year's Snapdragon X75 and includes support for six-carrier aggregation on sub-6GHz frequencies, meaning T-Mobile customers with a Samsung Galaxy S24 should already be experiencing faster speeds. Additionally, the new AI tensor accelerator in the chip powers Qualcomm's 5G AI Suite Gen 3 and helps dynamically tune how a 5G modem works.
It is not clear if there will be any additional features or capabilities added to the Snapdragon X80 beyond what has been announced.
The article does not provide specific information on how much faster T-Mobile customers with Samsung Galaxy S24 should expect their speeds to increase.
Qualcomm unveiled a tool that simplifies how developers can access and download AI models right to their test devices.
<br>The new Qualcomm AI Hub contains a library of over 75 generative AI models that developers can easily download onto Qualcomm-powered devices, with new models continually being added over time.
The library contains some of the most popular models in the industry such as Whisper, OpenAI's automatic speech recognition (ASR) system, and Stable DIffusion, Stability AI's text-to-image model.
<br>The Qualcomm AI Hub automatically applies hardware-aware optimizations to the models for superior on-device AI performance.
The models are refined to make the best use of all the cores found within the Qualcomm AI Engine, including the NPU, CPU, and GPU, resulting in better power efficiency, lower memory utilization, and up to four times inferencing speeds.
<br>The advantage of on-device AI is that by forgoing any friction with the cloud there is increased privacy.
Qualcomm shares that the optimized models are available today both on the Qualcomm AI Hub, GitHub, and Hugging Face. Developers can sign up for access starting today.
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The new Qualcomm AI Hub contains a library of over 75 generative AI models that developers can easily download onto Qualcomm-powered devices.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that on-device AI is becoming more prevalent across our personal devices when there's no evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author states that Qualcomm shares optimized models are available today both on the Qualcomm AI Hub and GitHub but fails to mention Hugging Face which contradicts their statement.
The author states that Qualcomm shares optimized models are available today both on the Qualcomm AI Hub and GitHub but fails to mention Hugging Face which contradicts their statement.
The article claims that on-device AI is becoming more prevalent across our personal devices when there's no evidence to support this claim.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Qualcomm AI Hub provides developers with a comprehensive AI model library without providing any evidence or sources for this claim.
> The new Qualcomm AI Hub automatically applies hardware-aware optimizations to the models for superior on-device AI performance.
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The article is biased towards Qualcomm's new AI Hub as it highlights the benefits of using on-device AI and how it simplifies the process for developers to access and download pre-optimized models. The author also quotes Durga Malladi from Qualcomm who praises their product, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.
Developers can sign up for access starting today.
The new Qualcomm AI Hub contains a library of over 75 generative AI models that developers can easily download onto Qualcomm-powered devices
The Snapdragon X80 5G modem is an update to the X75 and supports six-carrier aggregation, 5G Advanced standards, and certain satellite-based non-terrestrial communications.
It has a bunch of new AI optimization.
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The article is misleading in its title as it claims that the Snapdragon X80 modem-RF chip is not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. However, this chip will likely be paired with Qualcomm's next-gen processor in big Android flagships.
The article states 'This is not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.'
However, it goes on to say that the Snapdragon X80 modem-RF chip will likely be paired with Qualcomm's next-gen processor in big Android flagships.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the Snapdragon X80 modem is likely to be paired with Qualcomm's next-gen processor in 2025's big Android flagships. This statement implies that Qualcomm is a reliable source and their opinion should be trusted without question.
The Snapdragon X80 modem is an update to the X75 and supports six-carrier aggregation, 5G Advanced standards, and certain satellite-based non-terrestrial communications.
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The author uses language that dehumanizes the Snapdragon X80 modem-RF chip by referring to it as 'not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4'. This is an example of religious bias. The author also mentions Qualcomm's next-gen processor in a way that implies they are superior, which could be seen as monetary bias.
The Snapdragon X80 modem is an update to the X75 and supports six-carrier aggregation, 5G Advanced standards, and certain satellite-based non-terrestrial communications.
This is not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest with Qualcomm as they are an employee and have written multiple articles about them in the past.
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The AI tensor accelerator in the chip powers Qualcomm's 5G AI Suite Gen 3 and helps dynamically tune how a 5G modem works.
Qualcomm has added support for five-carrier aggregation on sub-6GHz frequencies, meaning T-Mobile customers with a Samsung Galaxy S24 should already be experiencing faster speeds.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X80 modem system is a successor to last year's Snapdragon X75 and builds on its foundation of more raw power and new AI features. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that the two systems are similar in terms of capabilities when they are not. The Snapdragon X80 modem system has a dedicated AI tensor accelerator which allows for dynamic tuning of how a 5G modem works, something that was not present in the Snapdragon X75. Secondly, the author claims that Qualcomm's latest chip uses last year's Snapdragon X75 modem and packs new generative AI capabilities. However, this statement is also misleading as it implies that the AI features are a recent addition when they have been present in previous chips such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Lastly, the author claims that Qualcomm's latest chip uses machine learning to intelligently balance power efficiency and fast performance with on-device analysis of how you use your device and the 5G networks and frequencies that typically surround you. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that the AI features are a recent addition when they have been present in previous chips such as the Snapdragon X75.
The author claims that Qualcomm's latest chip uses machine learning to intelligently balance power efficiency and fast performance with on-device analysis of how you use your device and the 5G networks and frequencies that typically surround you. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that the AI features are a recent addition when they have been present in previous chips such as the Snapdragon X75.
The author claims that Qualcomm's latest chip uses last year's Snapdragon X75 modem and packs new generative AI capabilities. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that the AI features are a recent addition when they have been present in previous chips such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
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The article contains several examples of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The author uses phrases such as 'critical' and 'underscores Qualcomm Technologies leadership at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and advanced modem-RF technology.' Additionally, the author quotes Durga Malladi, a senior vice president at Qualcomm without providing any context or information about her qualifications. The article also contains several examples of dichotomous depictions such as 'most carriers have now set up camp in the midband frequencies' and 'the result is that most carriers have turned to 5G Carrier Aggregation (5G CA)'. These statements create a false sense of opposition between two options when there may be more nuance. Overall, while the article contains some examples of logical fallacies, it also provides valuable information about Qualcomm's latest technology and its potential impact on the future of connectivity.
The Snapdragon X80 is Qualcomm’s first attempt to truly harness the power of AI to dynamically tune how a 5G modem works.
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The article is biased towards Qualcomm and its latest Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF system. The author uses language that praises the company's achievements and highlights the new features of the modem without providing any context or comparison with other companies in the industry.
Qualcomm dabbled with some AI features in the X75. But by adding a dedicated AI tensor accelerator to the chip for the first time, the Snapdragon X80 is Qualcomm's first attempt to truly harness the power of AI to dynamically tune how a 5G modem works.
Qualcomm is ushering in its next generation of 5G modem technology
Qualcomm’s 5G AI Suite promises to help a new generation of smartphones adapt to this ever-changing 5G landscape.
The magic of AI-powered 5G Qualcomm uses last year's Snapdragon X75 modem. While it packs in new generative AI capabilities, those are focused on powering things like Samsung's Galaxy AI suite of user-facing features found on this year's Galaxy S24 lineup.
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Jesse Hollington has a conflict of interest with Qualcomm as he is reporting on the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF system and the AI features it offers. He also mentions T-Mobile and Ericsson in relation to carrier networks which could be seen as promoting their interests.
Jesse Hollington writes,
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Qualcomm as they are reporting on their own product, the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF system. The article also mentions other companies such as T-Mobile and Ericsson which could create additional conflicts.
The author writes 'Qualcomm's new AI suite is designed to help carriers deploy their networks faster, more efficiently, and with less cost.'
The author writes 'T-Mobile has already announced plans to use the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF system in its own network.'
Qualcomm is unveiling AI and connectivity chips at Mobile World Congress.
“The future of generative AI is hybrid,”
More devices are coming out at Mobile World Congress.
“Connectivity is critical to help generative AI scale and extend across the cloud, ”
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Qualcomm unveiled a tool that simplifies how developers can access and download AI models right to their test devices.
The Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF system supports six antennas and can receive data on six separate 5G frequencies simultaneously at maximum speeds.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Qualcomm's innovations will usher in a new era of intelligent computing and transform industries, devices and consumer experiences.
Qualcomm unveiled a suite of AI, 5G, and Wi-Fi devices at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Qualcomm's innovations promise to usher in a new era of intelligent computing and transform industries, devices and consumer experiences without providing any evidence or data to support this claim.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the gaming industry by referring to it as 'the gaming industry's top leaders'. This implies a negative connotation towards the industry which is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. Additionally, there are multiple mentions of Qualcomm's commitment to enabling generative AI use cases and experiences across various device categories including smartphones, next-gen PCs, XR devices, vehicles and robotics. This suggests that Qualcomm has a vested interest in promoting the development of these technologies which could be seen as an example of monetary bias.
Qualcomm’s AI Hub features a new library of over 75 pre-optimized AI models, designed for seamless deployment on devices powered by Snapdragon and Qualcomm platforms.
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Dean Takahashi has a conflict of interest on the topic of AI and connectivity chips as he is reporting for Qualcomm at Mobile World Congress.
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Dean Takahashi has a conflict of interest on the topic of AI and connectivity chips as he is reporting for Qualcomm at Mobile World Congress.
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