QCOM ▲ +1.2% - QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM Qualcomm announced Snapdragon X Elite will power the first Googlebook laptops, with Dell and HP devices now available for preorder. The Details: • AI hardware: Snapdragon X Elite combines a 12-core Oryon CPU reaching up to 4GHz with a Hexagon NPU delivering up to 45 TOPS. • Laptop software: Googlebook combines Gemini-based software with native Android app and game support. • Device features: Qualcomm cited Cast my Apps, Magic Pointer, and Rambler as Googlebook features connecting laptop and Android-device experiences. • Connectivity support: The platform supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and LPDDR5x memory with up to 135GB/s bandwidth. • Display support: Snapdragon X Elite supports up to three external 4K displays at 60Hz, plus 4K HDR capture and 4K120 video decoding Qualcomm rose 1.2% after announcing that its Snapdragon X Elite processor will power the first Googlebook laptops, with Dell and HP models now available for preorder. The chip combines a 12-core CPU with a Hexagon NPU capable of 45 TOPS of AI performance, positioning Qualcomm to capture demand in the emerging AI-laptop category as major PC manufacturers adopt its platform. 21-SEP-2026 09:11 AM ET