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Qualcomm’s new ‘Elite’ sound chip might finally deliver the Wi-Fi
Qualcomm’s new ‘Elite’ sound chip might finally deliver the Wi-Fi earbud dream
TL;DRQualcomm's new chip lets earbuds use Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth, preventing dropouts.
Why it matters: Wireless audio could finally work reliably without keeping your phone nearby.
What if your wireless earbuds - or audio glasses - could stream high-quality lossless audio that doesn't cut out when you leave your phone on the bedside charger or buried in the couch? Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 is its first to integrate "micro-power Wi-Fi 6E"…
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