Arrr mateys, Qualcomm be showin' off fancy new chips at Computex 2024, makin' fun o' Apple along the way!
2024-06-03
Arrr, Qualcomm's Captain Cristiano Amon be parading his shiny Snapdragon X Elite laptops on deck, takin' swipes at them scallywags from Apple. Aye, he be showin' off his tech treasures like a true pirate showin' off his booty!
At Computex 2024 in Taiwan, I had the pleasure of watching Qualcomm's keynote led by CEO Cristiano Amon, who sported a Snapdragon T-shirt and Windows Copilot-branded sneakers - quite the fashion statement for a tech executive! The presentation began with a 'Shot on Snapdragon' video, possibly throwing shade at Apple.The focus was on AI PCs, with Qualcomm unveiling new Snapdragon chips and Microsoft showcasing laptops powered by Qualcomm. Amon exuded confidence in Qualcomm's entry into the laptop market, highlighting the Hexagon NPU's industry-leading performance and power efficiency.Microsoft's VP emphasized their partnership with Qualcomm, showcasing Copilot+ AI assistants. The demo showcased the potential of everyday AI, from booking repairs to real-time language translation.Various laptop makers like Asus and Acer flaunted their AI laptops, with a notable emphasis on battery life comparisons between Snapdragon and Intel chips. Qualcomm also highlighted app optimization and an 'AI Hub' for developers.Despite impressive claims, comparisons to rival processors like AMD's Ryzen 9000 and Apple's M4 iPad Pro cast doubt on Qualcomm's performance figures. A light-hearted jab at Apple in the closing ad added a humorous touch to the event.
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