Author: Olivier Blanchard

Can Google and Samsung Displace Meta in the Smart Glasses Segment?
May 27, 2026

Can Google and Samsung Displace Meta in the Smart Glasses Segment?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on Google's intelligent eyewear and whether Gemini-powered smart glasses can overcome the privacy and adoption issues that hurt Google Glass....
PC Pricing & Demand Under Pressure: How Consumers Will Actually Respond
May 21, 2026

PC Pricing & Demand Under Pressure: How Consumers Will Actually Respond

In this Market Study, Futurum Research examines how consumer PC buyers respond to rising prices and why most remain addressable through adjustments in timing, configuration, or channel....
Revenue Surge
May 13, 2026

SiTime’s 88% Revenue Surge Signals Precision Timing’s New Strategic Role in AI Infrastructure

SiTime's Q1 2026 revenue surged 88% to $113.6M, driven by AI and high-performance systems demanding precision timing as a critical system requirement....
Acer’s Q1 2026 Result Highlights Value of Diversification and Product Focus
May 12, 2026

Acer’s Q1 2026 Result Highlights Value of Diversification and Product Focus

Olivier Blanchard is the Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, reviews Acer’s Q1 2026 results, focusing on diversification, PC momentum, and operating profit pressure....
Stellantis Q1 FY 2026 Earnings Return to Profitability
May 8, 2026

Stellantis Q1 FY 2026 Earnings Return to Profitability

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, reviews Stellantis Q1 FY 2026 earnings, focusing on early execution gains, North America margin trajectory, and Europe pricing pressure....
MediaTek Q1 FY 2026 Earnings Driven by AI ASIC Ramp Visibility
May 7, 2026

MediaTek Q1 FY 2026 Earnings Driven by AI ASIC Ramp Visibility

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, reviews MediaTek’s Q1 FY 2026 earnings, focusing on AI accelerator ASIC revenue timing, and Smart Edge growth....
Physical AI
May 6, 2026

Intel’s Client Computing Refresh: Leadership Announcements Signal Clear Trajectory

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, Intel consolidates client computing and physical AI under new leadership to compete against GPU-accelerated rivals in fragmented markets....
Lenovo’s AI Strategy Drives Enterprise Transformation in a Crowded Market
May 4, 2026

Lenovo’s AI Strategy Drives Enterprise Transformation in a Crowded Market

Lenovo announces advanced AI integration across operations to support enterprise digital transformation. As competitors like Microsoft and Dell vie for AI budgets, Lenovo's differentiation depends on execution and measurable outcomes...
Phoenix Technologies Acquisition
May 4, 2026

Lenovo’s Phoenix Technologies Acquisition Signals a Firmware Power Play

Lenovo's completion of the Phoenix Technologies Acquisition marks a strategic move to control critical firmware layers, positioning the company to lead in AI PC security and enterprise device manageability as...
Cloud Enterprise
April 30, 2026

Microsoft’s Xbox Slide Puts Pressure on Cloud and Enterprise Ambitions

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, analyzes how Microsoft's sharp Xbox contraction is forcing the company to lean harder on cloud and enterprise software as...
Automotive Industrial Momentum
April 30, 2026

NXP’s Q1 2026: Can Automotive and Industrial Momentum Outrun Semiconductor Volatility?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at Futurum, NXP Semiconductors leveraged automotive and industrial momentum to deliver a 12% year-over-year revenue surge in Q1 2026, despite broader...
ABB Q1 FY 2026 Earnings Driven by Data Center and Grid Demand
April 28, 2026

ABB Q1 FY 2026 Earnings Driven by Data Center and Grid Demand

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices at The Futurum Group, analyzes ABB’s Q1 FY 2026 earnings, focusing on electrification demand tied to data centers and grid upgrades....

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