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Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip, the first to integrate micro-power Wi-Fi 6E directly into the processor, enabling wireless earbuds and audio glasses to stream high-quality lossless audio and connect directly to home Wi-Fi networks without relying on a paired smartphone. The technology addresses a long-standing challenge in wireless audio, allowing devices to maintain connectivity even when phones are left behind, though similar promises have been made before.