ARM vs Intel
Should you get the HP Envy x2 with an ARM or Intel processor?
HP has two versions of the Envy x2. One has a Qualcomm processor, the other an Intel Core i5. But which should you get?
Qualcomm
Gotta Go Fast
Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 modem will bring 5G to Always-Connected PCs
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5G speeds are coming to an Always Connected PC near you, potentially as early as the end of this year, thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X55 modem.
Armed and ready
Firefox is getting a native ARM64 version for Snapdragon PCs
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Mozilla and Qualcomm are working together on a native ARM64 version of Firefox built for Always Connected PCs with Snapdragon chips.
7nm powerhouse
This is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx made exclusively for Windows 10
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Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 8cx, its most powerful ARM processor ever, and it's only for Windows 10.
New frontier
Qualcomm debuts new ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor technology
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Alongside the announcement of the new Snapdragon 855 mobile platform, Qualcomm is also debuting new in-display fingerprint technology that will be deployed in commercial phones in 2019.
Next Generation
Snapdragon 855 is Qualcomm's next flagship mobile platform built for 5G
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It's official: the latest and greatest mobile platform from Qualcomm to lust after is the Snapdragon 855.
Going All In
Microsoft Store now lets developers submit native ARM64 apps
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Developers can now submit native ARM64 apps to the Microsoft Store, unlocking the full performance potential of the Snapdragon processors powering Windows 10 on ARM PCs.
Get it while it's hot
Lenovo Yoga C630 with Snapdragon 850 now available at Best Buy for $800
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Lenovo's first Snapdragon 850-powered laptop, the Yoga C630, is now available at Best Buy for $800.
Spectre vs. Envy
Should you buy the HP Spectre Folio 13 or ENVY x2?
Both the HP Spectre Folio 13 and HP ENVY x2 are premium Windows 10 devices designed for different users, which makes choosing between the two products a somewhat easy decision.
Chrome on ARM
Chrome may soon embrace Snapdragon laptops with native ARM version
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According to Qualcomm, a native ARM version of Chrome is in the works, which could mean a nice performance boost for the browser on Snapdragon-powered laptops.
ARM's distance
Intel's Pentium is the 'best of the least' for the Surface Go
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The Surface Go seems to hit all the right notes, but why is Microsoft not using Qualcomm's mobile Snapdragon chipset and instead went with Intel? Here are a few reasons.
More Power
Rumored Qualcomm Snapdragon 1000 could bring a big boost to ARM PCs
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Details of Qualcomm's next major ARM chip for PCs are starting to surface, and it's looking like the chip maker is aiming to bring the fight to Intel.
From the Forums
Is Intel losing some relevancy with the push from AMD and Qualcomm?
With AMD and Qualcomm both making news of late, is Intel's relevancy in the Windows PC space beginning to dwindle a little?
Thoroughly unremarkable in the best way
Hands-on with the built-for-Windows Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 ARM processor
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The most remarkable thing about a PC powered by the new Snapdragon 850 processor is just how unremarkable it is. On a surface-level view, the experience is perfectly fine, but it's clear that this little chip is going to shake things up.
Two ARMs better than one
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 850 chip is specifically for Windows 10
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The Always-Connected PC category is iterating fast. Just as we're breaking in the Snapdragon 835 ARM processor Qualcomm unveils the new Snapdragon 850 due later this year. You won't find this any phone though as it's only for Windows 10.
Better Together
Qualcomm and Microsoft partner to create vision AI developer kit
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At Build 2018, Microsoft announced it is teaming up with Qualcomm to create vision AI developer kits, giving developers the tools to get started with camera-based AI solutions.
Travel Tech
This $7 Aukey USB-C car charger features 2 USB-A ports and Quick Charge 3.0
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Aukey's Quick Charge 3.0 USB-C Car Charger has built-in safeguards to protect your device and provide safe, efficient charging.
Mo money mo problems
Qualcomm remains open to Broadcom buyout if offered more cash
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Shortly after rejecting Broadcom's second acquisition offer, Qualcomm's Chairman of the Board says it remains open to selling if it's offered more money.
Still no dice
Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's second offer to buy the company
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After rejecting Broadcom's initial offer to buy the company for $105 billion in November, Qualcomm just passed up Broadcom's second offer of $121 billion.
Movin' On Up
Broadcom increases Qualcomm bid to more than $120 billion
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Broadcom has announced an offer to acquire Qualcomm as part of a deal worth more than $120 billion.