Qualcomm is working with Samsung and Google on new mixed reality smart glasses

Off my Face: Compared to smartphones and other traditional computing markets, wearable gadgets haven't exactly taken the world by storm. Companies have been trying for years, and now Qualcomm is making another attempt to convince people that tethered smart glasses are indeed a good idea.

Back in February 2023, Qualcomm announced a high-profile partnership with Samsung and Google to develop new mixed reality technology. This new class of products would provide users with access to both augmented reality experiences and VR imagery, featuring a SoC designed by the fabless chip manufacturer.

The companies involved in the partnership didn't provide specific details about the mixed reality tech at the time, but Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has now revealed more in a recent interview with CNBC. The new product is a pair of glasses designed to work with a compatible smartphone – a tried and tested concept that Amon believes will ...