Author: Olivier Blanchard

AMD Q3 2023 Earnings Point to a Normalizing Chip Market and Strong Tailwinds for AI
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on why AMD’s Q3 2023 numbers signal an accelerating recovery for the PC market and strong AI-accelerated potential for AMD across all segments.
An assessment of New Offerings from the Snapdragon Summit Including Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon X Elite and Motorola Showcasing Adaptive Display Tech
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard assess the 5G innovation breakthroughs coming out of Snapdragon Summit and Lenovo Tech World including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon Elite X debuts plus Motorola’s new adaptive display tech.
Qualcomm’s New PC Platform and Custom CPU Could Pose a Real Challenge to x86 and Go Head-to-Head with Apple Silicon
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on how Qualcomm’s impressive new Snapdragon X Elite PC platform and Oryon CPU take aim at x86 and Apple silicon to redefine PCs for the era of on-device AI.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Premium Mobile Platform Hits the Gas with Powerful On-Device AI Features
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights about Qualcomm’s powerful new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform and how its AI-forward specs and features are already redefining mobile experiences and performance.
On-Device AI Leader Qualcomm Shows How Intelligence Can Enhance Experiences from Snapdragon PCs and Phones to Earbuds
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on the new on-device generative AI capabilities of Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon platforms and what this market differentiator means for the premium mobile, PC, and IoT competitive landscape.
Intel Seeks to Foment the New AI PC Experience Through its Intel Core Ultra processors, Featuring its First Integrated NPU for AI Acceleration and Local Inference
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Oliver Blanchard examine Intel looking to foment the new AI PC experience by introducing its Intel Core Ultra processors, featuring its first integrated NPU for power-efficient AI acceleration and local inference on the PC.
T-Mobile Unveils the Availability of Google Pixel Products on Its 5G Network and An Assessment of How Google Pixel Offerings Compare to the Competition
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Oliver Blanchard examine T-Mobile offering free Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 products on its 5G SA networks and how the new Pixel products stack up against rival smartphones and smartwatches.
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Oliver Blanchard review the 5G Americas Industry Analyst Forum including the enterprise use cases gaining early traction, NTN progress, and the impact of 5G networks across society.
An Assessment of Key 5G Ecosystem Developments Including the Google Pixel 8 Launch, Intel Enters the AI PC Race, and the 5G Americas Forum and NTN Updates
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard examine major 5G ecosystem developments including the debut of new Google Pixel products, Intel’s entry into the AI PC space with Core Ultra processor, and 5G Americas Industry Analyst Forum takeaways.
HP Leans Hard Into Hybrid Work Market With the Latest Wave of Innovative Crossover Designs
Olivier Blanchard, research director at The Futurum Group, shares his thoughts on the inaugural HP Imagine showcase, and digs into why hybrid work’s impact on product design and UX innovation presents a significant market opportunity for HP.
Google’s Pixel Watch 2 Sits at the Intersection of Wear OS 4 and Fitbit, and That Is a Very Good Thing
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on why Pixel Watch 2’s complete Wear OS 4 feature set and slick Fitbit integration could be a recipe for success.
With Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, Google’s Vision for the Future of Android Phones Comes Into Clearer Focus
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on why Google’s AI-forward Tensor G3 SOC is a game changer for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones.

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