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Until now, the chips powering your computer have largely come from Intel, AMD or Apple. But Qualcomm, a company whose chips have primarily been for phones, believes its chips will start powering your computers soon too.

The reason is generative AI, which brings new creative clout to tasks like producing text, editing photos and concocting illustrations, and which is the buzz in Silicon Valley thanks to ChatGPT, Bing and other attention-grabbing tools. Generative AI is now being built into Qualcomm’s most powerful chips, starting with the new Oryon CPU. It won’t run enormous AI models like ChatGPT, but other AI models do, and Qualcomm hopes that’ll give your next computer a leg up when accelerating other AI tasks.

To make its ambition a reality, Qualcomm has partnered with HP and other PC makers revealed at Qualcomm’s annual Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. It expects you’ll be able to buy computers running its new chips in the middle of 2024.

The new processors could be a major force in improving personal computing. Apple’s M series of computer processors demonstrated compelling speed and battery life, and Qualcomm could help bring similar advantages to Windows machines. Its processors, like Apple’s, are members of the Arm technology family that has branched out from phones to tablets, cars and even some supercomputers. Qualcomm’s previous Arm-based laptop chips have been lackluster, but the Oryon design is an entirely new design.

Qualcomm is touting big performance upgrades, too, for its Snapdragon X Elite, a new processor that incorporates the Oryon (pronounced like “Orion”) CPU, a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a neural processing unit (NPU) for AI. With dual processing cores that can run at up to 4.3GHz for shorter bursts, and it delivers up to twice the performance of competing Intel i7 10-core and 12-core processor-powered laptops while consuming a third of the power, Qualcomm says. The company also says the Snapdragon X Elite outpaces Intel’s 14-core i7.

On stage, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon showed a graph stating that the Qualcomm Oryon outperformed Apple’s M2 and Intel’s i9-13980HX silicon in single-threaded CPU performance, and matched their peak performance at 30% and 70% less power, respectively. The Oryon is capable of 50% faster peak multithreaded CPU performance over the Apple M2 chip.

“The Oryon CPU is the new CPU leader in mobile computing. It’s been designed by Qualcomm from the ground-up to have an unprecedented level of performance at extremely low power,” Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said on stage here. “There’s a new sheriff in town.”

Including AI accelerators is now tables stakes for processors makers. Apple’s M series of laptop chips already have AI acceleration technology. Intel is touting its Meteor Lake processors, due in laptops shipping in December, are the brains of a new generation of “AI PCs,” Intel says.

The Snapdragon X Elite’s Adreno GPU is capable of up to 4.6 teraflops of graphics processing power, and it supports external displays up to 4K at 120Hz in HDR10 with either three UHD or two 5K external displays.

But Qualcomm’s big swing is for on-device AI, and the Snapdragon X Elite — combining an NPU, CPU and GPU — can reach 75 trillion operations per second in bursts and can run at 45 TOPS for sustained calculations.

The benefit of all this AI hardware depends on support from software makers, too. Adobe software like Lightroom and Photoshop use AI, and Microsoft and Meta are working on their own improvements.

Qualcomm had already announced it’s teaming up with Microsoft and Meta on the Llama 2 generative AI, and the X Elite chip supports 13 billion parameters for Llama 2 at up to 30 tokens per second, as well as support for the more common 7 billion parameter AI. As Qualcomm GM of mobile compute and XR Alex Katouzian pointed out, humans can only read about 200 to 300 words per minute which corresponds to five to seven tokens per second.

“Our on-device AI can write faster than you can read,” Katouzian said.

Editors’ note: CNET is using an AI engine to help create some stories. For more, see this post.

Samsung may have cornered the foldable phone market with its unique Z Series lineup, but it’s officially got some competition. Google’s new Pixel Fold earned a spot on our list of the best foldables for 2023, and now a smaller brand is throwing its hat in the ring as well. Preorders for the new OnePlus Open officially went live last week, and the device has already sold out at the few places it was available — including OnePlus directly. So while they’re aren’t any savings to be had quite yet, the sleek new phone officially hits shelves on Oct. 26, and we’re expecting to find it available at plenty of new carriers and retailers — along with a handful of new deals to help you get your hands on one for less. Check back later this week for our full roundup of the best places to find the new OnePlus Open in stock and on sale.

The OnePlus Open comes equipped with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor as its flagship OnePlus 11, but also boasts a blistering 16GB of RAM and a substantial 512GB of storage. Its 7.8-inch 2K AMOLED internal display is larger than both the Google Pixel Fold and the Samsung Z Fold 5, and the Open is still thinner overall. You can read all about the specs and hardware in our full review.

What colors does the OnePlus Open come in?

The OnePlus Open is only available in two colors: emerald dusk and voyager black.

How much does the OnePlus Open cost?

There’s only one configuration of the OnePlus Open, which is equipped with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. Pricing starts at $1,700 before any deals or discounts are applied.

Best OnePlus Open preorder deals

Preorders for the OnePlus Open officially went live last week, but unfortunately it’s already sold out at Amazon and OnePlus directly, and you won’t find it in stock at any other carriers or retailers quite yet. However, we’re expecting more availability — along with a handful of new deals — when the phone the phone officially hits shelves on Thursday, Oct. 26. Check back later this week for the best ways to get one of these sleek foldables in your pocket for less.

And if you’re looking to save on phones from Apple, Samsung and Google, you can check our full roundup of all the best phone deals for even more bargains.

Generative AI has been all the rage in 2023, with folks using ChatGPT, Midjourney and other tools to create text, images and more. But all those solutions have relied on cloud computing to tap into billions of conditions called parameters that answer queries. At its annual Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm announced on Tuesday that its next line of Snapdragon mobile chips will enable smartphones to use generative AI wherever they are — even offline.

Qualcomm hasn’t been shy about bringing gen AI to its chips, and now the company has revealed details on how that will change what everyone’s phones can do. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will power next year’s top Android phones, likely starting with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in January or February. Those phones will be capable of using on-device generative AI offline, and since they won’t be connected to the cloud, they can take personal data into consideration when making recommendations.

But the world won’t have to wait to see what the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is capable of. At the Summit, Xiaomi Group president William Lu revealed that the Xiaomi 14, which uses the chipset, will launch on Thursday.

Phones running the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 won’t natively be able to access generative AI features — their manufacturers will have to work with Qualcomm in integrating AI into their devices. Brands including ASUS, Honor, Nubia, OnePlus, Oppo, realme, Sony, Xiaomi and ZTE have committed to adopting the chip into their forthcoming premium phones, though it remains to be seen how many of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s AI capabilities will be integrated into the devices being sold next year. As it stands, it will be available only on top-end phones anyway and could take years before the AI features trickle down to more affordable models — and therefore seeded out into the worldwide population of phones.

But Qualcomm is still bullish about the potential of AI on phones to change how we use them — which the company believes will be a generational shift in possibility.

“In the 4G era, we started to see [phones] become computers, and smartphones have become the largest developer platform created by mankind,” Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said Tuesday on stage at Snapdragon Summit. “We’re beginning to see the next transition [in phones], and it’s going to be as profound.”

Qualcomm had already announced it was teaming up with Microsoft and Meta on the Llama 2 generative AI. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports over 10 billion parameters in AI, and is capable of running language learning models at up to 20 tokens per second. Qualcomm says the chip will have over 20 language learning models supported at launch.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s performance speeds up on-device AI. At Mobile World Congress back in February, Qualcomm showed off an on-device demonstration for getting Stable Diffusion to generate an image in around 15 seconds — and the new mobile chipset speeds that up to under a second.

More uniquely, Qualcomm uses what it calls “on-device personalization” to combine user data from a Sensing Hub (cameras, sensors, modem, Wi-Fi and other components) that uses favorite activities, fitness levels, location and other behaviors to make smarter suggestions. Qualcomm didn’t have specific examples for how this could be implemented, but given how much generative AI has been used on images, it’s no surprise that the company has tangible applications for producing photos.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s AI capabilities extend to the camera, which can be set to always be checking for QR codes and your face to unlock with facial recognition. Real-time video editing through the new Vlogger View feature can shoot from front and rear cameras simultaneously while automatically trimming out what’s behind the user and tucking them into the bottom corner of the video, giving the vlog-style effect. And much like Adobe’s recently revealed cloud-based tool to expand a photo beyond its original borders, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 can generate content around a photo to generatively expand it.

And as much as generative AI is important, asserting what is and isn’t produced with AI is just as crucial. Phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 have Truepic, which watermarks photos users shoot with the C2PA standard, giving them a cryptographic seal to prove images are real and not AI-generated.

Editors’ note: CNET is using an AI engine to help create some stories. For more, see this post.

Let’s face it — gaming is an expensive hobby. That’s why it’s a good idea to take advantage of deals when they roll around. Right now, Amazon has one of the best Xbox controllers you can buy — the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma — on sale for just $110. That’s $40 less than it typically lists for and the third-lowest price we’ve seen. Best Buy is price-matching this deal as well. We don’t know how long this offer will last, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later.

For gamers who want a serious edge during gameplay, the Wolverine V2 Chroma delivers. It’s our favorite Xbox wired pro controller thanks to its numerous features, including six additional remappable buttons that you can customize, a hair-trigger mode that enables two slide locks on the underside of the controller for ultrafast firing, tactile action buttons and a D-pad for quicker actuation, interchangeable thumbstick caps for better accuracy in different types of gameplay and more.

You can even customize RGB lighting on your controller to your preference. It works with the Xbox Series X and Series S, as well as Xbox One and PC. And because the controller is wired, you won’t have to worry about interrupting your gaming session to charge or deal with lag during gameplay.

With Halloween right around the corner, what better way to get in the mood for all things spooky than taking a blunt object to a zombie’s head? You’ll do that and much more if you take advantage of this deal that makes the hit game Dying Light 2 just $25 on PS5. It’s also the same bargain price on PS4, with that version also offering a free upgrade to the PS5 version, as well.

This particular discount is available thanks to a Best Buy discount that slashes the normal $60 price by $35, if you take advantage of the deal now. Best Buy isn’t saying how long this special price will be available, which means that it could disappear at any moment.

Dying Light 2 is the hotly anticipated sequel to the equally popular Dying Light, and it’s a title that should probably be in every self-respecting gamer’s collection. The game takes place 20 years after the first one, but it’s difficult to say more without spoiling anything, especially if you haven’t already played the first game.

All we will say is that this game, and the one that came before it, is popular for a reason and that reason is that they’re great fun. They’re open world, to a point, with plenty of exploration to be done. And plenty of zombies to take on, too.

There are a ton of monitor options out there, but if you’re looking for a budget-friendly gaming monitor, the HP Omen 27s is a solid option worth considering — and right now Amazon has slashed the price by $150, which means you’ll pay just $200 to bring one home. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen. We don’t know how long this offer will last, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later.

This 1080p monitor offers full high-definition resolution and has an impressive 240Hz refresh rate, making it a great choice for e-sports and action-oriented gameplay. It also comes with Nvidia G-Sync to minimize lag and stutter. And because this monitor allows for 100mm height adjustments and has pivot and tilt capabilities, you can customize your experience to your comfort. Plus, this monitor has integrated dual 3W speakers that deliver clear audio when you don’t want a headset. It also has two HDMI 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 and two USB-A ports so you can plug in everything you need.

Note that this product may take up to two months to ship, so keep that in mind if you are in a hurry to receive a new monitor. You can check your Amazon account to see the delivery estimate for your area.

And if this monitor isn’t the right option for you, be sure to check out our roundup of the best monitor deals currently available.

With two defeats from their opening pair of Champions League fixtures, this Group A clash at home to FC Copenhagen is looking like a must-win fixture for Man United.

Back-to-back losses to Bayern Munich and Galatasaray mean that Erik ten Hag’s men are staring elimination from this year’s tournament squarely in the face, but come into this clash off the back of a battling, if disjointed, 1-2 win over Sheffield United in the Premier League.

They now face a Copenhagen side that sits third in Group A after earning a point at Galatasaray before slipping to an unlucky 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich at home last time out.

Tuesday’s game looks set to be an emotional affair, with the fixture the first at Old Trafford since the death of Man United legend Bobby Charlton.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the every game live wherever you are in the world.

Man United vs. FC Copenhagen: When and where?

Man United host FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST local time in the UK (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 6 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday, Oct. 25 in Australia).

How to watch Man United vs. FC Copenhagen game online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view Champions League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream Man United vs. FC Copenhagen in the US

American soccer fans can stream every fixture of this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for UEFA Champions League matches.

Livestream Man United vs. FC Copenhagen in the UK

Champions League live broadcast rights in the UK are held by TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport).

Livestream Man United vs. FC Copenhagen in Canada

If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.

Livestream Man United vs. FC Copenhagen in Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League matches using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Champions League games may vary.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.

The glorious days of Netflix password sharing has been over for a few months now. After hemming, hawing and testing out its new policy in foreign countries, Netflix finally cracked down on password sharing in the US in early summer 2023.

You can still share a password with someone outside your household, but that will cost the owner of the account $8 per extra person on top of what they already pay for their Netflix plan. Users on the standard Netflix plan can add one person outside their household, while premium users can add up to two.

For those who were borrowing someone else’s login credentials to access Netflix, the abrupt loss of the service may have come as a shock (and a major interruption to your streaming), but the good news is that not all is lost. Even if you get booted off a shared Netflix account, you can transfer your profile over to a new account or another existing account to keep your recommendations, save lists and other settings.

We’ll show you how to find and enable Netflix’s Transfer Profile feature on your profile, and how to transfer your existing profile to a different account.

While you’re here, check out the best live TV streaming services of 2023 and the best TVs of this year.

First, enable the Profile Transfer feature on Netflix

Before you can transfer your Netflix profile to a different account, you must enable the feature. You can do this on both the web and your mobile device (phone or tablet).

If you’re on a computer, go to the web browser of your choice, access the Netflix website and go into the profile that you want to transfer. Next, hover your cursor over your profile icon in the top right and click Transfer Profile in the dropdown menu. On the next page, click the Allow button.

If you’re using a phone or tablet, open the official Netflix application, go into your profile and then tap your profile icon in the top-right corner to access your account settings. Next, tap Account, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and tap Turn on profile transfers. This will redirect you to the official profile transfer page, where you can then hit the Allow button.

You should then get a notification saying that profile transfers will soon be coming to your account. For my account, it said I would get the feature in two days. However, it also said I could enable the profile transfer feature instantly if I clicked the confirmation link sent to me via email, which I did.

Now transfer your profile to another Netflix account

Once the Transfer Profile is enabled, you can transfer your profile to your own new Netflix account or a different existing account. To transfer a profile, log in to your original Netflix account (web or mobile) and go into the Transfer Profile page found in your settings. You should then see the start of the Transfer Profile process, which will give you a brief summary of what the feature does:

• Transfers over your recommendations, viewing history, saved games, settings, My List and more to a separate account.
• Creates a backup of your profile on the original account.

Begin the process by hitting the Start Profile Transfer button — you’ll then be asked whether you want to move your profile to a new account or an existing account. Make your selection then hit Next again.

If you’re creating a new account, you’ll then enter the credentials for your new account. Verify your email and then follow the prompts you see on the screen to finish setting up your new account. Once this is finished, your profile will be transferred and you’ll have instant access to your new Netflix account.

If you’re transferring to an existing account, you’ll need the account login and password of that other account in order to connect your profile.

The owner of the original account will be notified once the process is complete, as will the owner of any existing account you transfer your profile to.

If you get logged out of Netflix while attempting to transfer your profile, you can continue the process by logging back in and using the Finish Transfer setting.

Check out the best TV shows to currently watch on Netflix, as well as the secret hack you need to get better Netflix recommendations.