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  "id": 9465832,
  "title": "Qualcomm puts cameras in earbuds, adds AI to headphones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/qualcomm-puts-cameras-in-earbuds-adds-ai-to-headphones",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T01:42:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/qualcomm-puts-cameras-in-earbuds-adds-ai-to-headphones-10891518/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Audio company Cleer displayed a fascinating concept at a Qualcomm event in Hawaii - earbuds equipped with cameras and AI. These earbuds would map the user's surroundings, enabling AI to understand context and respond accordingly. Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip supports this idea, boasting improved AI capabilities and power efficiency. Potential applications include real-time translation, context-aware assistants, and personalized listening experiences. While Apple is rumored to be working on similar camera-equipped AirPods, neither company has confirmed a release timeline. Qualcomm's chip is smaller, 30% more powerful, and 40% more energy-efficient than its predecessor, suggesting a future where audio devices are both smarter and longer-lasting. The ultimate goal is to create new devices that understand the world around us, moving beyond simple chatbots in our ears to something far more advanced.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}