Qualcomm\'s Snapdragon ecosystem is expanding beyond smartphones to a broad range of wearable devices, with new Galaxy products adopting Snapdragon platforms for phones, watches and intelligent eyewear. Qualcomm says personal AI is evolving into an always-on companion that sees, hears and acts in daily life. Senior Vice President Ziadh Asghar described personal AI as a new era of technology that moves with users, learns from them and works for them.

Samsung Electronics will launch its Galaxy Z8 foldable smartphone series and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 in South Korea on Aug. 7, the company said. The Galaxy Z8 series sold 1,440,000 units during a pre-order period from July 28 to Aug. 3, setting a record for Galaxy smartphones. About 7 in 10 pre-order customers chose the Galaxy Z Fold8. The devices feature updated displays, batteries and cameras, and buyers receive discount coupons and subscription benefits.