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Qualcomm Technologies has announced the selection of 15 pioneering startups from Japan, Singapore, and South Korea for its 2026 AI Program for Innovators (QAIPI), aiming to accelerate on-device artificial intelligence development across diverse sectors. The selected companies will receive mentorship, hardware access, and financial support to advance their AI solutions and foster regional technological impact.
Qualcomm Technologies has selected 15 innovative startups from Japan, Singapore, and South Korea for its 2026 AI Program for Innovators – APAC, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of next-generation on-device AI solutions across various sectors. The program provides comprehensive support, including mentorship, access to advanced hardware platforms, and financial grants, fostering cutting-edge AI advancements.
Samsung has officially launched its new flagship smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, featuring the powerful Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform, brighter displays, and AI-powered health tracking, with general availability beginning August 7, 2026. These wearables aim to transform daily health data into actionable insights for users.
ChatGPT now allows paying users to directly access and modify their Google Drive files through a new plug-in, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity by centralizing AI-powered assistance with document management.