A new laptop called the Horizon Pro has just been launched at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. This machine is unique because it’s built specifically for artificial intelligence. Made by the Saudi company Humain, it features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chip, promising speeds up to 100 times faster than human thinking.
Humain CEO Tareq Amin emphasized that this laptop isn’t just about building PCs; it aims to transform how we interact with technology. The device runs on an AI-focused operating system called Humain One, providing a fresh interface with options like “chat,” “generate image,” and “doc summarizer.” Unlike most laptops you may know, it uses simple task-focused tiles instead of traditional windows and apps.
The Horizon Pro targets both businesses and individual users. Its personal version includes tailored AI tools for various tasks, like helping with homework or generating creative stories. During a demonstration, I asked the story generator to create a tale about a tech journalist at a conference in Hawaii, and it captured the essence of such an event surprisingly well, even adding visuals.
Amin described the laptop as a premium product. Co-designed with Qualcomm, it includes a high-quality OLED display sourced from Samsung. It will be offered on a subscription plan, claiming to be 40% less expensive than competitors. The specs are impressive: 32GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, a 1080p camera with a privacy shutter, and over 18 hours of battery life.
Interestingly, the Horizon Pro is just one of three models; the others are the Horizon S for students and the Horizon Ultra. While Humain is promising global availability, specific pricing and release dates are still under wraps.
The introduction of AI machines like the Horizon Pro reflects a larger trend in tech. A recent survey showed that 60% of consumers are open to using AI tools in their daily lives. This growing acceptance could shape the future of personal and professional computing, potentially making our interactions with technology more intuitive and efficient.
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