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This hot new audio tech could change headphones forever

Forget Bluetooth, Qualcomm wants to send your music over Wi-Fi instead.

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Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Sound hardware supports wireless CD quality audio, reduces latency photo 2
Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Sound hardware supports wireless CD quality audio, reduces latency

Updated hardware for better headphones and audio accessories.

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Nothing signs major deal with Qualcomm

The start-up's status as an industry outsider doesn't look like it's going to last very long.

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Qualcomm aptX Lossless will deliver 16-bit 44.1kHz audio over Bluetooth, but you need the right kit photo 1
Qualcomm aptX Lossless will deliver 16-bit 44.1kHz audio over Bluetooth, but you need the right kit

Qualcomm has announced a variant of its aptX wireless codec that can finally deliver 16-bit 44.1kHz CD-quality audio over Bluetooth.

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Qualcomm's new wireless headpone chip is designed for Bluetooth LE Audio photo 1
Qualcomm's new wireless headpone chip is designed for Bluetooth LE Audio

Bluetooth LE Audio enables you to get better quality from true wireless earphones.

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Qualcomm intros Adaptive Active Noise-Cancelling to improve poorly fitting earbuds

Poor fitting headphones don't sound good with noise-cancelling? Qualcomm is here to fix that with its Adaptive ANC feature. Here's what to expect.

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