--- title: "Behind the Silicon Season 2 returns with cool technology (and you could win a Dell XPS 13!)" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/news/behind-the-silicon-season-2-returns-with-cool-technology--and-yo" --- # Behind the Silicon Season 2 returns with cool technology (and you could win a Dell XPS 13!) Snapdragon Insiders May 7, 2025 *"Behind the Silicon Season 2 Episode 1" sweepstakes officially ended on May 20, 2025. But as always, stay tuned for more opportunities soon.* *\*No purchase necessary. US and Canada only. See [official rules](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Qualcomm%20%20-%20Snapdragon%202025%20Behind%20The%20Silicon%20Giveaway%20-%20Episode%201%20-%20Official%20Rules%20%20-Final%20-%205-1-25.pdf) for details.* ![Qualcomm-image](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/BTS-Season2-ArticleLead-688x410?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) Watch as Behind the Silicon Season 2 takes you to new heights Behind the Silicon is back, kicking off Season 2 in the beautiful mountains of Chamonix, France. Join tech journalist Lucy Hedges and Snapdragon Insiders Kevin and Julien as they dive deep into the technology behind laptops powered by Snapdragon, uncovering how they stay cool and efficient—even in the toughest conditions. Get ready to see how this amazing innovation can enhance your everyday experiences! Snapdragon X Series processors: The thermal masterpiece Laptops powered by the [Snapdragon X Elite processor](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/snapdragon-x-elite) are built to stay cool with advanced thermal technology. With smart features that adapt in real time, these laptops enable reliability and performance, no matter the location. ![Qualcomm-image](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/BTS-Season2-ArticleInline-1-688x410?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) *“I've been using a laptop with Snapdragon X Elite for a while, and as a tech reviewer, I'm all about putting technology through the paces and looking for the best experience, so learning about the thermal management philosophy from Snapdragon is going to be really interesting.” - Kevin* Experience the innovation yourself Enter our Behind the Silicon Sweepstakes by May 20 for a chance to win a [Dell XPS 13](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/laptop-device-finder/dell-xps-13) laptop powered by Snapdragon—the same one featured in the episode! 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