Author: Olivier Blanchard

Can NXP MCX A5 MCUs Secure the Industrial Edge Before Agentic Attackers Arrive?
August 20, 2026

Can NXP MCX A5 MCUs Secure the Industrial Edge Before Agentic Attackers Arrive?

Brendan Burke and Olivier Blanchard, Research Directors at Futurum, share their insights on why NXP's MCX A5, the first MCU to combine a 10BASE-T1S digital PHY, topology discovery, and post-quantum...
Can Google's Pixel 11 Series Redefine the Smartphone Experience?
August 14, 2026

Can Google’s Pixel 11 Series Redefine the Smartphone Experience?

Google's Pixel 11 series features the Tensor G6 chip, delivering advanced AI and enhanced photography. Starting at $899, these devices redefine smartphones through personalized AI and superior camera performance....
ASUS Q2 FY 2026 Earnings Hit Record Revenue on AI Servers
August 14, 2026

ASUS Q2 FY 2026 Earnings Hit Record Revenue on AI Servers

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices with Futurum, analyzes ASUS Q2 FY 2026 earnings, focusing on AI server revenue doubling, and how agentic AI compute positions the...
Do Samsung Flex Titanium’s Advantages Come With Tricky Tradeoffs?
August 14, 2026

Do Samsung Flex Titanium’s Advantages Come With Tricky Tradeoffs?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group shares insights on whether Samsung Flex Titanium can reduce crease visibility without creating new foldable compromises....
SiTime's Nasdaq IPO Puts MEMS Timing at the Center of AI Infrastructure
July 29, 2026

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....
The Software-Defined Vehicle is Winning the Compute War and Losing the Owner
July 29, 2026

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...
Tesla's Cash Burn: Is the AI Gamble Worth the Risk?
July 23, 2026

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...
ASUS ROG Gjallar: Is AI-Enhanced Audio the Next Gaming Peripheral Battleground?
July 21, 2026

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?
July 20, 2026

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...
FOXTRON's Adoption of Dimensity AX C-X1 Validates MediaTek's Automotive Ambitions
July 13, 2026

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?
July 7, 2026

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...

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