Qualcomm CEO: AI and VR Are the Future of Business | Tech News Briefing | WSJ

Chip makers, like Qualcomm, have been hit by the slowdown of smartphone sales. But the company’s CEO says focusing on more sophisticated computing tasks, like supporting artificial intelligence, and virtual reality are the company’s future. Cristiano Amon spoke with Wall Street Journal senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern at MWC. Zoe Thomas of WSJ Tech News Briefing hosts. Photo: Maurizio Martorana for The Wall Street Journal 0:00 Chipmaker Qualcomm could pivot to new territory as smartphone sales fall 1:05 What is the future of the smartphone market? 3:40 What does Qualcomm’s VR future look like? 4:45 When can users expect to see sleeker VR technology? 5:40 What does Qualcomm offer automakers? Tech News Briefing WSJ’s tech podcast featuring breaking news, scoops and tips on tech innovations and policy debates, plus exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry. For more episodes of WSJ’s Tech News Briefing: