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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Characteristics and Technical Card

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If you choose a high -end mobile, which really conditions your experience is the chip. With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm wants to set the pattern of everything that comes. In its official papers it defines it as “the fastest soc”, with a jump on CPU Oryon, notable improvements in GPU and an NPU that grows 37% in speed. The declared objective is clear: games with more stability, artificial intelligence in the device and an efficiency capable of sustaining power without emptying the battery in a few hours. The name is no accident. “Gen 5” does not mean that Qualcomm has jumped generations, but corresponds to the fifth evolution of its 8 series under the current identity. And “elite” is not an ornament: it is the label that the company reserves to the top of its catalog, which promises differential experiences. In 2024, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Inaugurated that category when architecture released ORYON in mobiles. With this new installment, Qualcomm insists on strengthening that higher level, designed to clearly differentiate flags against the rest of the market. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Technical Card 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Manufacturing process 3 nanometers CPU Oryon nuclei 2 prime nuclei up to 4.6 GHz 6 performance nuclei up to 3.62 GHz GPU Adreno artificial intelligence NPU Hexagon Hexagon Direct Link 64 -bit memory virtualization Support for INT2, INT4, INT8, INT16, FP8, FP16, including mixture modem Qualcomm x85 5g Up to 12.5 Gbps down Up to 3.7 Gbps up connectivity and location Qualcomm Fastconnect 7900 Mobile Wifi 7 Maximum speed: 5.8 Gbps 802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11a/b/g/n Wifi bands: 6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4g Hz Bluetooth 6.0 5G Sub 6 GHz Support for cameras Qualcomm Spectra image signal processor Up to 320 MP sensors Up to 8K 60p of 10 bits Bridge support QHD+ 240 Hz Adaptive soda rate from 1 to 240 Hz Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 marks the land of the next flagships The interesting thing about Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is not only how fast it can become, but how it manages that speed. The chip automatically regulates voltage and consumption depending on what you are doing: From a demanding game to recording video in 8K. According to the company, this system prevents the temperature from triggering or the battery is exhausted prematurely. The flexibility it promises is what seeks to differentiate it in the field of high -end phones. Qualcomm insists that the core of everything is on its third generation Oryon CPU. And ensures that it is designed taking into account the rest of the SOC to optimize each internal interaction. This would allow to maintain power peaks without degrading long -term experience, something that in previous generations was more difficult to sustain. According to official materials, the idea is that game sessions or heavy multitasking maintain the same level of fluidity with a lower impact on autonomy. In the graphic section, the Adreno GPU integrated in Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 offers a 23% more yield in front of the previous generation. The company also promises improvements in energy efficiency and support for new graphic technologies. The declared objective is to maintain stable frame rates during long sessions, something especially relevant in competitive or high -level visual games. The proposal is completed with functions such as advanced rendering and dynamic optimization, which seek to position this chip as the reference for gaming in the high range. The other great chip asset is in the artificial intelligence that runs on the phone itself. Qualcomm states that NPU From Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is 37% faster and more efficient, which opens the door to practical experiences: from attendees that respond in real time to improved photos without internet connection. The promise is that these functions are more immediate and private, because the calculations are made on the mobile and not on external servers. As for the camera, it does not depend only on the optics: the processor is the one that marks how far you can go. Qualcomm ensures that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 supports sensors of Up to 320 MP and 8K video with HDR. These numbers do not mean that all mobiles will have them, but that they are the roof offered by the chip. It will then be each manufacturer who decides how many megapixels include, what optics use and how to adjust image processing based on that limit. Qualcomm maintains connectivity as a pillar of its premium platform. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 integrates the Snapdragon X80 5G modem, capable of reaching discharge speeds of up to 12.5 Gbps. To this is added compatibility with Wifi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0which seek to reduce latency and improve connection stability in games, videollamar or streaming. These figures mark a technical roof that will then depend on the networks and each manufacturer. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will mark the course of the next flagships, starting with models of Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo or Sony. The chip puts on the table more on the device, sustained efficiency and a jump in photography and games. For those who are thinking of updating, the key will be to look at what brands manage to transform this technical base into sufficiently attractive phones. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 against Apple A19 Pro? Recently Apple presented the iPhone 17 Pro Together with his new chip A19 PRO. As always, the comparison with Qualcomm is inevitable, and the first performance tests already allow you to get an idea (very preliminary) where each one is. The numbers that circulate on the Internet on the A19 PRO come from sources like notebookckck, which cites tests performed in Geekbench by Xiaobai’s Tech Reviews. In that scenario, the Apple chip reached 3,981 points in Single-Core and 10,798 in multi-corein addition to 6,557 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. The exact conditions of the tests are not known, but everything indicates that they were performed without forced cooling. For our … Read more

New Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Features Price Technical File

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The first generation of The Ray-Ban Meta They had already shown that glasses could go far beyond aesthetics. Now, goal updates your proposal with the Ray-Ban Second generation target, that arrive with key improvements in such relevant aspects as autonomy, image quality or new colors for their range. With these improvements, Meta seeks to strengthen the position of your market glasses. According to the data of the Counterpoint consultancy published by Wiredthe Ray-Ban Meta represented more than 60% of the world market in its category. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) dimensions and weight 150 x 50 x 22 mm 52 grams (mount) Image capture 3024 x 4032 pixels 12 MP, Ultra wide angle, 100 ° of FOV Video capture 3K at 30 fps 1440p at 30 fps 1200p at 60 fps audio system 2x microaltavoces 5x Microphones Voice assistant Goal AI Controls Tactile By voice memory 32 GB Flash (+500 photos or 100 videos of 30 seconds) battery Up to eight hours with a mixed load and use. 5 hours of continuous audio playback Up to 48 hours accumulating loads with the completely loaded case connectivity Wifi 6 Bluetooth 5.3 USB-C of load (case) compatibility iOS 15.2 or Android 10 onwards price 419 euros Rayban Meta – Ray -Ban Intelligent Sun Sun Black Black Black, Blue Light Filter, Standard. A direct evolution of the Meta Ray (Gen 1) Goal and Ray-Ban maintain the same idea that made the first version of the Ray-Ban Meta into a success: glasses with the iconic design of the Ray-Ban Wayfarer and multimedia and connectivity functions. In that aspect, goal has remained conservative and has not altered its formula, so there are no design differences between the first generation and the second. However, the finish line (Gen 2) improve that bet in key sections. The most important: its battery. The new version Duplicate your autonomy and reach up to eight hours of use. The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) manage to load 50% of their battery in 20 minutes and allow a total autonomy of up to 48 hours thanks to the additional loads provided by their case. Your camera 12 megapixel ultrapanoramic It also adds to the updates and is now able to record 3K video with up to 60 fps and HDR, which is a qualitative leap in terms of image quality from the 1080p of the previous model, and allows videos to be taken in Slow Motion (slow camera) and Hyperlapse (fast camera). Like the previous model, the glasses of the glasses integrate open speakers that allow to listen to music or attend calls without isolation from the environment. Goal ensures that these speakers have improved increasing its power In this second generation. As support for sound quality, glasses have a five -microphone matrix that capture the sound of the voice clearly. Inside, glasses have 32 GB of memory To store up to 500 photos or 100 videos of 30 seconds. In addition to Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and Bluetooth 5.3 to quickly match them with the mobile. Iconic style and better integration with AI As was the case with the first model, the new glasses do not seem like a technological device, but a lifetime. The new options catalog includes More than 27 combinations of shapes, colors and lenses, from the classic wayfarer to more current proposals such as Skyler or Headliner. The second generation incorporates new limited editions in striking tones such as Cosmic Blue, Mystic Violet or Asteroid Gray, designed for those who seek an extra customization and can combine with graduated crystals and transition lenses, which are darkened upon receiving sunlight. The integration of artificial intelligence is another of the buzas of this renewal. The camera and microphones allow to capture photos and videos with a simple voice command, without the need to get the mobile from the pocket or touch the staple button. Among its most useful functions, the Real -time translationwhich is now expanded to six languages, including German and Portuguese. For its part, the context assistant is able to identify the monuments, paintings, sculptures or objects that you are looking at and offer information about them. One of the most striking novelties that will arrive in upcoming updates is conversation Focus, a function that will take advantage of open speakers to highlight the voice of the person with whom you speak even in noisy environments, such as a cafeteria or a park. Price and availability of Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) are already available in Europe for 419 euros. The distribution has expanded to more countries and will arrive soon to Mexico, India and Brazil. Rayban Meta – Ray -Ban Intelligent Sun Sun Black Black Black, Blue Light Filter, Standard. In Xataka | Two weeks with the Oakley Meta. Technically impressive, but in nobody’s land Image | Goal

Welcome, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Qualcomm has just presented its new mobile chips for high -end mobiles, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Although the details of the chip will be revealed on September 23 at the Snapdragon Summit event, it has already offered interest data on this true mobile beast. Why Gen 5. To begin with, the name is surprising because last year we had a Snapdragon 8 Elite, without more. One would expect this new chip to be gen 2 at most, but in Qualcomm they have explained that it is actually the fifth generation since this family began. So: 3 Nm? The internal details of this new SOC (System-on-Chip) of Qualcomm are not known at the moment, but it is expected that it will be based on the photolithographic nodes of 3 Nm of TSMC and that has new more powerful Oryon nuclei than ever. No low consumption nuclei. The rumors They point to two “prime” nuclei at 4.61 GHz and six high -performance nuclei at 3.63 GHz. There is also talk that the manufacturer will follow the same line as the previous year and in this new chip there will be no efficient and low -consumption nucleus. Here the idea is to offer a solution that is totally aimed at offering maximum power. Xiaomi will be one of the first (and there will be numbering jump). Last year we saw how the processor debuted in the Xiaomi 15and the firm has already confirmed In Weibo that their new high -end mobiles will use the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. One would expect those devices to be the Xiaomi 16, but no: the company has decided to skip a number and we will have Xiaomi 17 very soon. The reason is clear: compete more clearly with the iPhone 17. At least, at the marketing level. Personalized version for the Galaxy S26. As indicated In Android Authoritythis processor will also be used in future Samsung Galaxy S26. In fact, rumors suggest that the version of that chip will be personalized and slightly modified and that could even be somewhat more powerful than the “standard.” And the AI? There is also no details or comments on the NPU (Neural Processing Unit) of this soc. This part of the chip, dedicated to the processing of AI processes, should be strengthened, and notable improvements are expected here. If that jump was confirmed, we would have an even more prepared chip to be able to run local models on the mobile device itself. In Xataka | Samsung tries

The counterculture gen Z does not smell like tobacco or drinks, but to coffee and early dinners

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Swallow at seven in the afternoon, or even before, it was until recently a gesture associated with tourists from northern Europe or retirees who surprised the waiters for their punctuality. But that costumbrista postcard is transforming. A new generation, the Z, has turned early dinner into an act of modernity: they reserve a table at six, they ask for mocktails instead of cocktails and, in parallel, they reinvent up to the holidays with coffee. CENING EARLY. According to a report from The TimesLondon restaurants record a growth of reserves at 18:00 of 11% compared to last year, and the new national average hour for dinner is 18:12. What was previously an empty shift is now full of young people looking for tranquility, trains on time and an environment where conversation is heard better than background music. A trend that was already settled in the United States. According to The Wall Street Journalrestaurants serve 10% of their customers between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., twice as much as in 2019. Broadway advances functions at seven in the afternoon and cinemas have replaced night premises with Matinés. Even in New Orleans, where the holidays used to start at one in the morning, the concerts now end before eleven. Why is this hurry for dinner? What began as a postpandemic anomaly has become a structural change. “Those who telework usually start and end before, which naturally leads to dinner earlier,” explained Professor Lucia Reisch, from the University of Cambridge, In The Times. The confinement broke routines and allowed many rethinking the schedules. The idea of getting home at nine o’clock after dinner began to lose attractive. For restorators, this cultural turn opens a new front. Chef Joe Laker, at his local Counter 71 of Shoreditch, London, has summarized it in the same medium: “Many of our guests now live further than before. They want to have dinner early so they don’t have to run to take the last train.” Its £ 50 menu at six in the afternoon is not only a gastronomic change, but a symbol of accessibility: haute cuisine without the requirement of a late closure. Well -being before bustle. The movement is not explained only by logistics. There is an increasing awareness that eating late affects the body. According to Voguethe Z generation is popularizing the intermittent fasting in its 12/12 version, with an ideal dinner range between 17:30 and 19:00. Dr. Joseph Antun has explained it as a circadian issue: “That period of time to digest before the nightlife is activated.” Early dinner is not only digestive: it is preventive. “Going out to eat is becoming a way of socializing without sacrificing other objectives,” said Linda Haden, from Luminina Intelligence, In The Times. That translates into visible habits: More shakes and less cocktails at the tables, Skincare routines Before sleeping and morning training without hangover. Less alcohol, more coffee. Generation Z, As Business has stressed Insiderit relates distantly to alcohol. They prefer “sober” experiences and functional drinks. It is no accident that raves are also mutating. As we have explained in Xatakain cities like Madrid or Barcelona, the Coffee Raves triumph: morning parties in cafes converted into clubs where young people dance with cappuccinos in their hand. What at other times was synonymous with rebellion – excess, Blackout, hangover – is now replaced by an equal countercultural act: stay lucid, dance at dawn and connect with others without substance. “I didn’t want to give up the fun to leave, but I didn’t want to continue turning around something that became ill,” said Lauren Branc, founder of The Oracle Project, In a report on these parties. A consumption with conscience. The background of this transformation is broader than a schedule change. According to a Capgemini report73% of consumers of generation Z prioritize sustainable products, compared to 64% global. Early dinner is just one more piece of a lifestyle where health, planet and pocket are taken care of. In other words, rest, diet, sport and money management have become pillars of everyday life. Eating before is, in that sense, strategic: less expense in posterior glasses, more hours of sleep and more energy the next day. Table for six. “Senter at 18:00 indicates the end of the working day. It is not just about eating, but about recovering time,” Analyst Peter Backman has detailed to The Times. In that seemingly simple gesture – the table at six in the afternoon – generation Z is reformulating the relationship between work, leisure and health. The early dinner, which was once associated with Nordic and retired tourists, now becomes a symbol of modernity. It is not just a menu or clock change: it is a reflection of how young people rewrite their ways of socializing, taking care and projecting the future. Image | Unspash Xataka | The Z gene has disregarded the vice that is celebrating daytime raves with coffee and “Sound Healing”

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