Qualcomm Introduces Dragonwing IQ10 SoCs, Boosts Robotics and IoT Push at CES 2026

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Qualcomm announced a series of updates across its automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics businesses ahead of CES 2026. The chipmaker revealed several new processors designed for connected devices and intelligent machines, while also providing insights into the expanding reach of its automotive platforms. The centerpiece of these announcements was the introduction of the Dragonwing IQ10 series SoCs, created specifically for robotics applications with built-in support for AI workloads.

The Dragonwing IQ10 family is designed to support a wide variety of robots, ranging from industrial and service robots to autonomous systems that rely on on-device intelligence. Qualcomm emphasized that the new chipsets can handle demanding AI tasks while maintaining efficiency, making them suitable for real-time perception, decision-making, and control in robotics environments.

During a press briefing, Qualcomm said it will demonstrate several of these technologies at CES 2026, giving attendees a hands-on look at its latest innovations. Beyond robotics, the company highlighted progress in its IoT portfolio, noting that its processors are increasingly being used in smart infrastructure, industrial systems, and edge computing devices.

In the automotive segment, Qualcomm pointed to the growing adoption of its Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform, which it claims now powers over 400 million vehicles worldwide across different categories and price points. The platform is positioned as a core solution for connected vehicles, supporting digital cockpits, advanced driver assistance systems, connectivity, and cloud-based services.

The company also underlined the capabilities of its Ride Flex platform, describing it as the first solution to combine mixed-criticality ADAS workloads with in-vehicle infotainment on a single chip. On the high end, the Snapdragon Ride Elite SoC brings agentic AI features to premium automotive platforms, reinforcing Qualcomm’s focus on software-defined and AI-driven vehicles.

CES 2026: Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

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The Snapdragon X2 Plus SoC follows the Snapdragon X2 Elite, launching just four months after its debut. Devamını Oku

Earth’s Days Will Eventually Reach 25 Hours — but Not Anytime Soon, Scientists Say

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Scientists say claims that Earth’s days are about to become 25 hours long are misleading, though the underlying science is real. The length of a day is slowly increasing due to natural processes, but the change unfolds over hundreds of millions of years, not within any human timescale.

A standard day lasts about 24 hours, or 86,400 seconds, but its exact length varies by milliseconds. These tiny fluctuations are measured using atomic clocks and are known as the length of day (LOD). Variations are caused by factors such as Earth’s internal dynamics, ocean circulation and, most importantly, the Moon.

Researchers explain that the Moon’s gravity creates ocean tides, and the friction generated by those tides acts as a brake on Earth’s rotation. Over very long periods, this tidal interaction transfers rotational energy away from Earth, gradually slowing its spin and making days longer.

Scientists at the University of Toronto note that if the Earth–Moon system continues evolving as it has, days could eventually reach about 25 hours in length. However, this would likely take around 200 million years to occur.

In short, Earth is not about to experience longer days in any practical sense. While the planet’s rotation is slowing, the change is so gradual that it remains completely imperceptible to daily life and modern timekeeping.