The Software-Defined Vehicle is Winning the Compute War and Losing the Owner

Futurum analysts Olivier Blanchard and Brad Shimmin on the moment the car stopped being a car, and why the sharpest pushback isn’t about EVs, autonomy, or subscriptions at all. From Utilizing AI – Ep. 35, “Software-Defined Vehicles: Do You Really Own Your AI Car?”
SiTime’s Acquisition of Renesas Timing Division: A Strategic Leap in Timing Solutions

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, analyzes how SiTime’s acquisition of Renesas’ timing business consolidates 30 years of clocking legacy with innovative MEMS technology.
Tesla’s Cash Burn: Is the AI Gamble Worth the Risk?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, Tesla faces mounting pressure to sustain AI and robotics investments while managing negative free cash flow amid intense automotive competition.
ASUS ROG Gjallar: Is AI-Enhanced Audio the Next Gaming Peripheral Battleground?

ASUS launches ROG Gjallar, a gaming soundbar with Dolby Atmos and AI-powered echo cancellation, signaling that intelligent audio endpoints are the next gaming frontier.
Can Lenovo’s World Cup AI Moment Cement Its Enterprise PC Dominance?

Lenovo’s AI-powered Referee View at FIFA World Cup 2026 showcases enterprise AI capabilities globally, positioning the company as a market leader as 85.4% of enterprises pilot AI PCs in a market growing 61% annually.
Lenovo’s 90% Renewable Energy Milestone Sharpens Its AI PC Competitive Edge

Lenovo’s FY2025-26 ESG Report reveals a 90% renewable energy milestone, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in AI-enabled devices and capturing enterprise procurement preference through responsible innovation credentials.
FOXTRON’s Adoption of Dimensity AX C-X1 Validates MediaTek’s Automotive Ambitions

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines how FOXTRON’s adoption of MediaTek’s Dimensity AX C-X1 platform moves AI-defined vehicle ambitions from platform development into commercial automotive deployment.
Will Apple’s New Siri AI Deliver on the Promise of Apple Intelligence?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines how Siri AI transforms Apple Intelligence from a feature set into a systemwide layer for apps, workflows, and user experiences across Apple’s ecosystem.
Amazon’s Sleep Studio Finally Strengthens the Value of Amazon Kids+

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines how Amazon Sleep Studio expands Amazon Kids+ with bedtime content, scheduling tools, parental controls, and Echo device integrations for families.
Can ASUS Bring Data-Center-Class AI Infrastructure to the Deskside?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines how ASUS is bringing data-center-class AI infrastructure to the deskside with the ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3 and what its local AI deployment strategy means for enterprise AI workloads.
HP Expands OpenAI Frontier Adoption Across the Enterprise

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines how HP’s OpenAI Frontier partnership moves beyond AI pilots toward a governed enterprise AI operating model spanning customer experiences, software development, and IT operations.
How NVIDIA is Building a Critical Safety Layer for Physical AI

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, examines NVIDIA Halos for Robotics and whether a unified safety architecture could become a foundational requirement for scaling physical AI in industrial environments.
