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On-Device AI / NPUs

Neural processing units are now standard in every major laptop chipset. The TOPS race is intensifying.

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Passkeys Adoption enterprise adoption to accelerate.

SIGNAL: +22% MoM momentum.

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On-Device AI / NPUs will retain core market share.

SIGNAL: 94/100 base strength.

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The NPU Revolution: Why Your Next Laptop Needs a Neural Chip

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