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KORA Systems and Qualcomm announced a Linux desktop OS with built-in AI that runs a 26-billion-parameter model locally.

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Qualcomm and Anduril announced the BlueChip notebook platform on October 27, 2026, which uses Snapdragon X processors and aims to exceed Buy American Act requirements. Orders are expected to open in 2027.

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Microsoft says its Pluton security processor will stop serving as the TPM on AMD and Qualcomm platforms starting with 2026 silicon.
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Reports say the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme shows initial performance on Linux using the Ubuntu 26.10 X1E Concept ISO.
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