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India Today
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- Automotive
- India Today
Qualcomm showcases vision for smarter, safer mobility at Snapdragon Auto Day in India
Marking a significant milestone in its automotive endeavour, Qualcomm Technologies hosted its first-ever Snapdragon for India Auto Day 2025, unveiling its latest suite of connected-car technologies, including the Snapdragon Digital the heart of the showcase was the Snapdragon Digital Chassis, a modular, scalable platform that powers connectivity, infotainment, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and cloud-connected services. The Digital Chassis is designed to enable safe, intelligent, immersive, and customisable driving experiences, tailored for India's unique driving innovation at the coreSpeaking at the event, Savi Soin, President of Qualcomm India, underlined India's growing importance in Qualcomm's global automotive roadmap. 'India is not low-end anymore, it's about premium, intelligent automotive experiences, and Snapdragon is here to deliver that with local innovation,' Soin now serves as Qualcomm's largest global engineering hub, contributing heavily to the development of digital cockpit systems, contextual AI, and safety features optimised for Indian digital chassisQualcomm's vision is built around four key elements: Snapdragon Cockpit in the Padmini. Snapdragon Cockpit: An AI-enabled architecture offering rich graphics, intelligent audio, virtual assistants, and multi-screen infotainment to create an immersive in-cabin Car-to-Cloud: Enables over-the-air (OTA) updates and subscription-based features, allowing vehicles to continuously evolve Ride and Ride Flex: A scalable ADAS platform designed for everything from basic driver alerts to Level 2+ assisted driving, with robust support for real-time mapping and computer Auto Connectivity: Delivers secure and seamless 4G/5G communications, GPS, and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) tech, enabling real-time safety and infotainment partnershipsQualcomm's technologies are already embedded in vehicles from major Indian manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, Royal Enfield, and Ultraviolette. Snapdragon platforms have powered infotainment and connectivity in Maruti Suzuki models since 2022, and will be integrated into upcoming EVs like the BE 6 and XUV 9e were also highlighted as key collaborations, featuring creative integrations such as and Melodic Drive experiences powered by Qualcomm's audio and sensing and beyondThe event also spotlighted Qualcomm's expanding focus on two-wheelers. The Snapdragon Ride platform supports 4G/5G, Bluetooth, GPS, theft alerts, roadside assistance, and charging station notifications — making connected mobility more accessible for India's vast two-wheeler to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Inside Clinikally's AI-powered push to transform skin and wellness care
Bengaluru: Clinikally , a Y Combinator-backed digital dermatology and wellness platform, has become the first Indian startup globally to be featured in Perplexity's official Sonar API case study, shared the company's founder, Arjun Soin, in a chat with ETRetail. Clinikally, which handles 5,000–7,000 consultations a month and fulfils nearly 2 lakh e-commerce and pharmacy orders, operates on a dermatologist-led consultation model. Expl ai ning how the platform has been using AI, Soin said that Clinikally's engineering and product teams began exploring Perplexity's AI tools through access provided by Y Combinator's portfolio program. While the platform initially used AI for typical applications like content creation and customer support, it soon discovered a more impactful use case of product catalogue verification. 'We started running product descriptions, medical claims, ingredients, key benefits - all verified by a medical doctor or pharmacist, through the Perplexity API to check for medical accuracy,' says Soin. 'We ran a pilot where our in-house dermatologists verified around 1,000 product descriptions, and we saw a high degree of accuracy from Perplexity,' he added. This automation enabled Clinikally to scale verification across over 11,000 OTC and prescription products, making the process around 75 per cent faster. The company was also able to reduce potential hiring needs by 8–15 roles, while ensuring each product listing was thoroughly checked for correctness and compliance. Clinikally has also launched Clara, an AI-powered skin and scalp analyser that scans a user's face or scalp in 30 seconds and recommends treatment plans based on over 25 parameters. Speaking of upcoming launches, Soin shared that another initiative in development is a doctor assistant - a co-pilot tool that supports dermatologists during consultations by leveraging image and text input to suggest diagnoses and treatments, especially in rare cases. The platform is also integrating AI into inventory planning, with data-led insights improving stock management and availability for its rapidly growing user base.
Economic Times
21-07-2025
- 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
21-07-2025
- 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.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Qualcomm bullish on 5G, AI-enabled smart glasses 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. 'So India is about to explode in terms of what spatial computing can do,' Soin said at the company's 'Snapdragon for India – XR Day' on Monday. 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. '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%).
