Google is bulk buying HTC Vive engineers to help Android XR become a platform that can rival Meta's VR/AR dominance
Google joins forces with HTC Vive to boost Android XR Development
Google LLC announced today that it’s acquiring parts of HTC Corp. Vive’s engineering team to accelerate the development of its new Android XR operating system for virtual reality and extended reality headsets.
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Google Buys HTC's Vive Engineering Team For Android's XR Advancements, Valued at $250 million
According to a report from TechCrunch, the deal between Google and HTC resulted in a whopping $250 million deal, and it gives the internet company a part of HTC's extended reality business in the form of its workforce.
Samsung unveils AI smartphones with Qualcomm chips, teases slimmer Galaxy phones
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its newest Galaxy S25 smartphones, powered by Qualcomm's chips and Google's artificial-intelligence model, hoping its upgraded AI features can reinvigorate sales and fend off Apple and Chinese rivals.
Samsung’s XR headset and smart glasses: here’s what we know after Galaxy Unpacked 2025
New details emerged about Samsung's XR headset at Galaxy Unpacked 2025. This Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 competitor is looking strong!
Samsung Taps Google AI, Qualcomm Tech for Galaxy S25 to Rival Apple's iPhone
Samsung unveiled Galaxy S25 lineup with Qualcomm chips and Google's AI model, aiming to beat Apple's iPhone 17 Air. Analysts predict success.
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Qualcomm Enters Collaboration with Google to Deliver GenAI for Car Dashboards
Qualcomm Technologies and Google entered into a multi-year technology collaboration for the development of AI cockpit solutions
The Galaxy S25 phones are the first to support Snapdragon Satellite
Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S25 series, and it turns out they have satellite connectivity thanks to Snapdragon Satellite.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S25: The AI-Powered Smartphone Revolution
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 smartphones, featuring Google AI and Qualcomm chips, to boost sales against rivals. Despite being early in AI smartphones, Samsung struggles against Apple and Chinese competitors.
Samsung’s Update Warning—Google Confirms Galaxy S24, S23 Attacks
Exciting times for Galaxy flagship owners, with the excellent Android 15 upgrade due to be released in just a few weeks, alongside the launch of the new S25. The new OS brings a raft of security and privacy enhancements as Samsung narrows the gap to iPhone, some are general Android enhancements and some are specific to Samsung.
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Qualcomm Chip Powers Samsung Galaxy S25 Devices: Stock to Gain?
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. QCOM recently announced that Samsung, one of the major smartphone manufacturers in the world, has deployed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for its S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra devices.
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Samsung Unveils New Galaxy S25 Aiming for AI Dominance
Samsung Electronics launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25, featuring Qualcomm chips and Google's AI tech. With an emphasis on personalized AI functions, Samsung aims to challenge Apple and Chinese competitors.
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Samsung unveils phones with Qualcomm chips
Samsung Electronics Co on Wednesday unveiled its newest Galaxy S25 smartphones, powered by Qualcomm’s chips and Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) model, hoping its upgraded AI features can reinvigorate sales and fend off Apple Inc and Chinese rivals.
Samsung's Vision Pro rival to get a big boost from a clever Google acquisition
Just a day before Google’s acquisition announcement, Samsung was showing off the Project Moohan headset at its Galaxy S25 launch event in San Jose, California. While attendees weren’t able to use the headset (or even touch it, via The Verge ), the hardware was on display for all to see.