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Qualcomm Inc. made a significant announcement on Thursday, revealing a cutting-edge chip tailored for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
Google LLC and Samsung Electronics Co. are already in the pipeline to integrate this innovative chip into their immersive experience technologies.
Boosting Competition in VR and AR Arena
The freshly unveiled Qualcomm chip aims to bolster the competitive stance of Google and Samsung against tech giants like Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. in the VR and AR headset domain.
Qualcomm's latest offering, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 Platform, boasts a "single chip architecture," evolving from its predecessor, the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, launched in 2023.
According to Investopedia, the enhanced version incorporates superior graphics processing (GPU), artificial intelligence (AI), camera capabilities, and other improvements.
Collaborative Enthusiasm From Tech Titans
Shahram Izadi, Google's Vice President of AR, expressed anticipation about the future collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung, envisioning advancements in immersive and spatial extended reality (XR).
Samsung's Vice President and Head of Technology Strategy, Inkang Song, echoed the excitement, emphasizing their commitment to revolutionizing the mobile industry for Galaxy users.
Strategic Moves in the Competitive Landscape
The introduction of this cutting-edge chip positions Google and Samsung strategically in the competitive VR space.
Apple, with its Apple Vision Pro launched in June 2023, is expected to draw significant attention to the technology. However, market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC) predicts that Apple might ship fewer than 200,000 units in the year.
As of the third quarter of 2023, Meta dominated the VR space, securing a 55% market share with its Quest 3 headset. IDC anticipates a strong recovery in AR/VR headset shipments in 2024, led by new offerings from Meta and Apple, following a challenging 2023 for the industry due to economic pressures.
According to Reuters, despite a 0.7% decline in Qualcomm shares to $136.56 per share, the company has witnessed a remarkable 22% gain over the past year, reflecting investor confidence in its trajectory.
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