Qualcomm Launches VR SDK

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On Monday, the mobile chip giant introduced its software development kit (SDK) for smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 820 along with virtual reality headsets. With the introduction of its SDK, the chipmaker has made it easier for developers to create apps and games that would run on snapdragon based hardware.

According to tech advisor, Digicaptial, the VR and augmented reality market will be worth $ 120 billion by the year 2020. The latest VR SDK is integrated by the chipmaker’s Symphony System Manager. This manager of the company handles the CPU, GPU and also takes care of the performance management division. The chip designer, to this, stated that as it is integrated with the SSM, it will get better power management as well as will be able to maintain stable rates.

The latest SDK provides developers to gain access to advanced VR features; furthermore it will be provided to the developers for free via the Qualcomm Developer Network during the second quarter of 2016. The advanced features on the SDK allow developers to simplify development and attain most efficient performance along with power via the Snapdragon 820.

Furthermore, it’s a more efficient way for the developers to spread a processing workload on various processing cores. THE VR SDK is expected to have features like digital signal processing sensor fusion, which with the help of the 820’s sensor core can combine data from gyroscopes and accelerometers. This further allows in faster transformation of 3D images along with better power performance.

Qualcomm is aiming at unleashing the true potential of high end mobile devices with the help of its Software development kit – as it would allow developers to start building apps and games for the optimum customer experience. However the VR experience won’t be as intense as it will be on Oculus Rift headset but it will be quite close to it.

The social media network’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that VR would be the next biggest social platform in the industry. Many other technology companies have been involved in this, for instance HP is using the latest technology for 3D printing while various others are aiming to use it for medical, engineering purposes. Most of these companies are expected to start shipping the products later this year, which makes it evident that Qualcomm has lacked behind a bit in that race – but better late than never.

Bidness Tech - Intel CEO Diverges Its Focus From PCs

Mr. Krzanich has a strong plan that can change the game for Intel.

Intel Corp., the popular chipmaker’s chief executive officer has taken several incremental steps in the first two years that have helped the company to minimize the reliance on personal computers. But now Mr. Brian Krzanich is taking aggressive steps that are far beyond the limb.

Previously, Intel had been in the limelight since the company has coined a $16.7 billion deal through which they will acquire the programmable chip manufacturer Altera Corp. this is one of the most expensive deals taking place in the company’s history where many Wall Street an analyst consider that Intel has paid more than required.

During an interview, Mr. Krzanich expressed his surprise since the amount they’ve spent to buy Altera is extremely big. He states, “There is a bit of surrealness to it.”

Although Mr. Krzanich is extremely optimistic about this deal since it believes that Altera’s technology can help the company to promote its most lucrative business that is the chips used in corporate data centers. Moreover, it also has the potential to exploit the Internet of Things domain.

The company has made an offer to the stockholders of Altera where they will be getting $54 a share. This is almost 56 percent more the estimate Wall Street Journal made the first time Intel contacted Altera. This has resulted in several consolidations in the chip industry which also includes a bid worth $37 billion.

With the rampant popularity of smartphones and tablets, Intel has several major reasons to follow the pack. Earlier in the 1980’s PCs swiped over the world since they became a breakthrough technology back then. However now with the dynamics of the industry taking a complete 360 turn, the decision by Intel is extremely well thought. Previously the revenues obtained from PC domain fell down by 8 percent which caused the company to stumble.

Intel has been facing several rough patches that have disturbed the company’s existence. But with the new strategy implemented by Mr. Krzabich things are likely to change and get better. According to him smartphones are “not one of the areas that is likely to be a growth engine for the company.”

The vision of the CEO of Intel is extremely focused, long-term and futuristic. He knows what will benefit the firm in the long run thus he has been tailoring the company in a manner that caters to those needs. Mr. Krzanich has also taken prominent steps that will help the firm to attain stability once again.