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AWE Day 1: Snap announces new glasses for 2026, Qualcomm announces AR1+ chipset
- Snap CEO, Evan Spiegel, announced at AWE 2025 that a new generation of Snap Spectacles will launch in 2026, featuring smaller form factor and more capability.
- The new Snap Spectacles will support WebXR, showcasing the company's belief in the technology and aiming for public-oriented glasses rather than just a devkit.
- Qualcomm unveiled the AR1+ Gen1 chipset, designed for high-end smart glasses supporting AI with features like local AI processing and improved power efficiency.
- This new chipset by Qualcomm allows for AI models with up to 1B parameters to run locally on the device, enhancing privacy and reducing reliance on cloud services.
- Qualcomm demoed a virtual assistant on stage at AWE using the AR1+ chipset, showcasing speech recognition and text-to-speech capabilities.
- Additionally, Qualcomm announced a smart ring by Kiwear that acts as a wellness device and controller for smart glasses, offering comfortable and discreet interaction.
- Ori Inbar mentioned at the keynote that XR is going mainstream, despite some skepticism, projecting its widespread adoption in the coming years.
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