Qualcomm bets on earphones as the voice gateway for personal AI

At Snapdragon Summit 2026, Qualcomm argued that earphones, glasses and other wearables will shape the next phase of AI computing. The company is betting on voice as the primary interface for personal AI.

• Qualcomm calls earphones the voice gateway to personal AI
• The bet is on wearables: earphones, glasses and other devices
• The keynote took place on day two of Snapdragon Summit 2026