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Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, its first sound chip to integrate 'micro-power Wi-Fi 6E' directly into earbuds or audio glasses, allowing lossless audio streaming that connects straight to home Wi-Fi and the cloud without depending on a paired phone. The move revives a promise Qualcomm first made in 2023 with a similar concept that didn't fully materialize. If successful, the chip could finally deliver reliable wireless, high-fidelity audio streaming independent of phone proximity, a long-sought feature for premium wireless audio devices.