Qualcomm and HUMAIN have launched a new AI PC at LEAP 2026.
The Horizon Ultra runs AI directly on the device using the Snapdragon X2 Elite platform.
It will be available for enterprise purchase starting September 20, 2026.
What happened
Qualcomm Technologies and HUMAIN launched Horizon Ultra, a next-generation AI PC, at LEAP 2026. The device is powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite platform and runs Microsoft Windows for its first release.
Why it matters
The PC is designed to run AI models directly on the device, which supports faster and more responsive AI experiences while helping keep sensitive data on the device for privacy. It also marks AI moving from being a software feature to part of the device's underlying architecture.
What to watch
Horizon Ultra will be available for enterprise purchase beginning September 20, 2026, with AlFalak serving as the sales and delivery partner. In 2027, the line's next iteration will introduce HUMAIN OS, HUMAIN's own operating environment.
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The launch at LEAP 2026 follows more than 12 months of design and development by HUMAIN with support from Qualcomm Technologies. The collaboration focuses on building a PC centered on AI that runs on the device itself, rather than solely relying on cloud connections. The device's architecture, featuring an 18-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU along with Adreno GPU and Hexagon NPU, allows AI workloads to be distributed across specialized compute engines, with the option to extend to the cloud when more power is needed.
For enterprises, this represents an extension of AI from centralized infrastructure to the employee's own device. This could be valuable for use cases with specific responsiveness, connectivity, or data-handling requirements. The planned introduction of HUMAIN OS in 2027 signals a next phase in making AI native to the device's operating environment, and the partnership with AlFalak for sales and fulfillment suggests a focus on enterprise adoption from the start.
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