Anduril Partners With Qualcomm to Build Laptops On US Soil
Longtime Slashdot reader fadethepolice writes: Anduril, arguing that its manufacturing capabilities are directly applicable to laptop manufacturing, is starting a project for a fully 100% U.S.-sourced laptop. The computer will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC. I did not see any information about the OS, but I'm assuming that, given the type of processor, this will be Linux-based? "Other companies…
Anduril, a company with manufacturing expertise, is embarking on a project to create a laptop entirely sourced from the United States. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon System on a Chip (SoC). While the operating system details are currently undisclosed, it is presumed to be Linux-based, considering the type of processor utilized.
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey expressed this through a YouTube video, stating that the company aims to manufacture the laptop parts in the U.S. He emphasized that their capabilities extend to extracting, refining, processing, and milling metals at scale and at a reasonable price. This extends to battery technology as well.
The project, named BlueChip, will be implemented in a phased manner. Initially, Anduril plans to expand domestic sourcing and manufacturing. The subsequent phase will focus on reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and eventually establishing an entirely American supply chain. The first device is slated for release in April 2027.
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