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Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Qualcomm hosts XR Day in India, signaling a push towards spatial computing growth
Qualcomm Technologies opened its 'Snapdragon for India – XR Day' event, bringing together developers, tech experts, creators, and industry stakeholders to explore the future of spatial computing in India. The event offered a look into real-world applications of extended reality, with demos spanning entertainment, fitness, education, and content creation showcasing the growing interest and innovation around smart glasses and immersive tech. At the event, Savi Soin, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm India, spoke about India's growing role in shaping the future of spatial computing. He noted that smart glasses could soon become as commonplace as smartphones, handling daily tasks through intuitive, AI-powered interfaces. Soin emphasized the importance of designing devices that are both lightweight and powerful—qualities Qualcomm aims to balance with its Snapdragon platforms. He also highlighted the broader potential of this technology to support digital inclusion—whether by empowering frontline workers, enabling remote education, or improving access in underserved areas. As Qualcomm expands its focus beyond smartphones, the company continues to invest in spatial computing as a key growth area, aligning its efforts with India's larger push toward a digitally empowered at XR Day, Alex Katouzian, Group General Manager of Mobile, Compute & XR (MCX) at Qualcomm Technologies, shared how Snapdragon XR platforms already powering over 100 immersive devices globally are shaping the next phase of computing through MR, VR, and outlined how AI is becoming integral to the XR experience, with systems increasingly capable of interpreting visual and audio input to deliver more intuitive, context-aware interactions. During the keynote, Katouzian showcased a small language model running entirely on a pair of AI-powered glasses, illustrating how Snapdragon can support AI across cloud, local, and on-device company also shared updates on its collaboration with Indian eyewear brand Lenskart, which is working on smart glasses powered by Snapdragon chipsets. The partnership signals Qualcomm's continued push to bring AI-enabled wearables to the Indian market.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Qualcomm sees 5G, AI-enabled smart glasses segment growing in India: Savi Soin
NEW DELHI: American chipmaker Qualcomm termed smart glasses as the next computing platform of the future, and said that it is bullish about its growth potential in digitally savvy India, combined with telecom carriers' fifth-generation ( 5G ) networks and artificial intelligence (AI). 'I think it will be amazing to see what smart glass can do for all of us. I feel it is the next computing platform of the future. We are very excited about it, and India, specifically, has very tech-savvy people. There are more than 300 million Gen Z citizens looking for different use cases, and 5G is just about everywhere,' Savi Soin , senior vice president, Qualcomm & president, Qualcomm India, said on Monday. 'So India is about to explode in terms of what spatial computing can do,' he said at the company's 'Snapdragon for India – XR Day'. He added that AI-enabled smart glasses are going to 'revolutionise everything we do'. Smart glasses, according to the San Diego-headquartered chip vendor, have applications in nearly all industry verticals, from education and healthcare to automobile and entertainment and productivity. Qualcomm offers the end-to-end stack for smart glasses, including chipsets and platforms, as well as, hardware and software development kits, enabling its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and developer partners to build innovative use cases. More than 100 mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) devices globally, including Meta Quest 2 and 3, Lenovo ThinkReality A3, Ray-Ban Meta collection, and others, use Snapdragon solutions. It has partnered with India's Lenskart to equip the latter's upcoming smart glasses. Lenskart earlier this year launched the 'Phonic' smart glasses with audio-enabled technology, priced at ₹4,000. 'Qualcomm has invested in CPU, GPU, NPU (neural processing unit), DSP (digital signal processor), camera, video, audio, low power, displays, etc., into growing our mobile business. And now deriving from the mobile business, we are expanding into the XR business, wearable business, PC business, automotive business, and the IoT businesses,' said Alex Katouzian, group general manager (mobile, compute, & XR), Qualcomm Technologies Inc. The combination of Qualcomm's Spaces platform with open-source codes, middleware and hardware-development platforms and interfaces has allowed more than '1000s of developers' to provide feedback to Qualcomm about its algorithms and hardware performance in spatial computing, he said. 'So we built a virtual cycle of feedback and improved our solutions over the years, and then, with our partners, Meta and Google Android XR, that platform opens up to all developers. And so our partnerships with these big platform providers allow us to access the development community. Combining all of these things, we have become the de facto platform of choice across all of the XR applications ,' Katouzian added. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the global AR/VR headset market posted a strong rebound in Q1 2025, growing 18.1% year-over-year. The resurgence was led by Meta, which captured 50.8% of the market, followed by XREAL (12.1%), and ByteDance (9.4%).
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Qualcomm hosts XR Day in India, signaling a push towards spatial computing growth
Qualcomm Technologies opened its 'Snapdragon for India – XR Day' event, bringing together developers, tech experts, creators, and industry stakeholders to explore the future of spatial computing in India. The event offered a look into real-world applications of extended reality, with demos spanning entertainment, fitness, education, and content creation showcasing the growing interest and innovation around smart glasses and immersive tech. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Management Data Analytics Digital Marketing Others Design Thinking Public Policy Artificial Intelligence MBA Product Management CXO Leadership Data Science Cybersecurity Project Management Finance healthcare others Degree Data Science Technology Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details At the event, Savi Soin, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm India, spoke about India's growing role in shaping the future of spatial computing. He noted that smart glasses could soon become as commonplace as smartphones, handling daily tasks through intuitive, AI-powered interfaces. Soin emphasized the importance of designing devices that are both lightweight and powerful—qualities Qualcomm aims to balance with its Snapdragon platforms . He also highlighted the broader potential of this technology to support digital inclusion—whether by empowering frontline workers, enabling remote education, or improving access in underserved areas. As Qualcomm expands its focus beyond smartphones, the company continues to invest in spatial computing as a key growth area, aligning its efforts with India's larger push toward a digitally empowered future. Speaking at XR Day, Alex Katouzian, Group General Manager of Mobile, Compute & XR (MCX) at Qualcomm Technologies, shared how Snapdragon XR platforms already powering over 100 immersive devices globally are shaping the next phase of computing through MR, VR, and AR. He outlined how AI is becoming integral to the XR experience, with systems increasingly capable of interpreting visual and audio input to deliver more intuitive, context-aware interactions. During the keynote, Katouzian showcased a small language model running entirely on a pair of AI-powered glasses , illustrating how Snapdragon can support AI across cloud, local, and on-device environments. The company also shared updates on its collaboration with Indian eyewear brand Lenskart, which is working on smart glasses powered by Snapdragon chipsets. The partnership signals Qualcomm's continued push to bring AI-enabled wearables to the Indian market.
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Qualcomm Unveils 'XR Day' in India to Drive the Future of Spatial Computing with Snapdragon
New Delhi, July 21, 2025 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has launched one of this size, called Snapdragon for India XR Day as it seeks to drive the uptake of spatial computing in India. It saw the gathering of developers together with the creators, industry gurus, and media to discuss the real-life application of extended reality (XR) in the sectors of entertainment, fitness, education, and content creation. Illustrating its dominance in the world market, Qualcomm disclosed that its Snapdragon XR platforms have so far been adapted in more than 100+ MR, VR and AR devices. These platforms offer more precise features of mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) experiences and visibly represent how AI and spatial computing have revolutionized the engagement with digital content. A highlight example was a small language model (SLM) that could run on entirely artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart glasses, which indicated how Snapdragon chipsets can readily integrate AI on cloud, local, and on-device levels. The other feature of the event was the collaboration between Qualcomm and Lenskart to create intelligent eyewear that is meant to be used by the Indian consumers. Speaking on the importance of India in the global immersive tech ecosystem and the aligniveness on this innovation to the Viksit Bharat vision were Savi Soin, President of Qualcomm India. The spatial computing move by Qualcomm is bound to change industries, including frontline healthcare, remote education, and digital access. As Qualcomm is diversifying beyond smartphones, its Snapdragon platforms could become relevant as part of the development of the future of smart, connected, and welcoming technology experiences in India.
Entrepreneur
a day ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Qualcomm's Smart Move With Glasses
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. With an aim to make smart glasses become an integral part of daily life, Qualcomm Technologies is partnering with Lenskart. This move reflects a concerted effort to bring cutting-edge, AI-enabled smart eyewear solutions to Indian consumers. Over 100-plus mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) devices globally are powered by Snapdragon XR Platforms, the power behind Qualcomm's smart glasses and extended reality. Qualcomm aims to drive the development and adoption of extended reality (XR) by providing the foundational hardware, software, and platform solutions needed to create immersive and interactive experiences. This milestone signals a new era in bringing spatial computing to Indian consumers and positioning India prominently in the global immersive technology ecosystem. Savi Soin, senior vice president, Qualcomm India, said, "India is leading a transformative shift in how reality is experienced. Qualcomm Technologies envision a future where smart glasses become as integral to daily life as smartphones, seamlessly handling everyday tasks. Snapdragon platforms are engineered to deliver a balance of sleek, lightweight design with powerful functionality,making smart glasses practical and intuitive for everyday use. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat, this technology will empower frontline workers, transform education in remote areas, and enable truly inclusive digital access." As Qualcomm Technologies continues to expand beyond smartphones, it remains committed to enabling transformative innovation across industries. Alex Katouzian, group general manager, mobile, compute & XR (MCX), Qualcomm Technologies, said, "AI is playing in the growth opportunity for XR - enabling AI to see what you see and hear what you hear to enable personalized and intuitive experiences. These platforms are pivotal in ushering in a new era of next generation computing that is more immersive, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated into everyday life." The use cases showcase cutting-edge innovations across entertainment, content capture, fitness, and education, highlighting the explosion of possibilities with spatial computing. Qualcomm has developed the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 and AR1+ Gen 1 chipsets specifically for smart glasses, enabling them to function as standalone devices with on-device AI capabilities. The AR1+ Gen 1 is designed for enhanced image quality, size and power improvements, and can run Small Language Models (SLMs). This allows for tasks like voice commands and real-time translation to be processed directly on the glasses.
