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Meta and Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Signal an Inflection Point for AR
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Meta and Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Signal an Inflection Point for AR

How Meta and Ray-Ban’s Qualcomm-Powered AI-Forward Smart Glasses Are Changing the Trajectory of Augmented Reality in the Age of AI
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on why the new Meta and Ray-Ban Qualcomm-powered AI-forward smart glasses are redefining not only smart glasses but also the future of AR in the age of AI.
Intel Enters the AI PC Race With Its NPU-Powered Core Ultra Processor
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Intel Enters the AI PC Race With Its NPU-Powered Core Ultra Processor

With the Introduction of Its New NPU-Powered Core Ultra Processor, Intel Launches the Era of the AI PC
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on why Intel’s new Core Ultra processor is an inflection point for both Intel and the PC segment as a whole.
Amazon's New Fire TV Features and the UX Future of Generative AI
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Amazon’s New Fire TV Features and the UX Future of Generative AI

Amazon’s Newest Fire TV Features Open the Door to Generative AI’s UX Capabilities for Alexa-Enabled Products
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on Amazon’s newest Fire TV features, and particularly how its Alexa-enabled ecosystem may be the perfect UX on-ramp for generative AI.
AI-Enabled Features in Amazon Echo Products Point to the Future of UX
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

AI-Enabled Features in Amazon Echo Products Point to the Future of UX

Understanding the Future of UX Through the Newest AI-Enabled Features in Amazon’s Echo Product Line
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on what the newest AI-enabled features in Amazon’s Echo products suggest about the future of Alexa-powered UX.
Qualcomm Supplying Apple With Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF Systems Into 2026
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Qualcomm Supplying Apple With Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF Systems Into 2026

The Impact of Qualcomm’s Multi-Year Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System Agreement With Apple on Both Companies and Consumers
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares his insights into why the multi-year Snapdragon 5G modem-RF system agreement between Apple and Qualcomm is good news for both companies and for iPhone users.
Semtech Q2 FY 2024: Recovery Incoming but Inventory Bloat Still a Drag
Olivier Blanchard
Olivier Blanchard

Semtech Q2 FY 2024: Recovery Incoming but Inventory Bloat Still a Drag

Semtech’s Sequential Growth Earnings Point to Recovery, but Inventory Bloat Offsets Semiconductor Gains With a Drag on Hardware
Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at The Futurum Group, shares insights on Semtech Q2 FY 2024 earnings, which point to recovery in high-margin semiconductors and IoT segments despite inventory bloat continuing to drag on module and router revenue.
IAA Mobility 2023: Qualcomm and JLR Transform In-Vehicle XP with 5G
Olivier Blanchard
Ron Westfall & Olivier Blanchard

IAA Mobility 2023: Qualcomm and JLR Transform In-Vehicle XP with 5G

Qualcomm and JLR Collaborate To Bring 5G, Wi-Fi, and C-V2X Capabilities to JLR Vehicles With Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Ready To Hit the Road in 2025
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard examine why Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis will become critical to driving JLR SDV innovation and enable the intelligence to deliver the fully connected, modern luxury vehicle experience.
5G Factor VRN: Ericsson and Vodafone Slice Mobile Gaming at Coventry
Olivier Blanchard
Ron Westfall & Olivier Blanchard

5G Factor VRN: Ericsson and Vodafone Slice Mobile Gaming at Coventry

Ericsson and Vodafone Completed a Live Network Trial at Coventry University that Shows 5G Standalone Network Slicing Can Boost Mobile Gaming Experience
Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard assess the Ericsson and Vodafone trial using 5G SA network slicing that enabled trial participants to experience more consistent gaming connectivity including smoother graphics rendering.
5G Factor VRN: Qualcomm Makes Waves with Snapdragon G Series Launch
Olivier Blanchard
Ron Westfall & Olivier Blanchard

5G Factor VRN: Qualcomm Makes Waves with Snapdragon G Series Launch

Qualcomm Created a Marketing Splash with The Unveiling of Its Snapdragon G Series Portfolio Designed for the Next Generation of Handheld Gaming Devices
Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard assess why the launch of the Qualcomm Snapdragon G series handheld gaming portfolio, now spanning the G1, G2, and G3 tier, can meet the performance and feature demands of next-gen dedicated gaming devices.
Intel Foundry Services Links with Tower Semiconductor for Mutual Growth
Olivier Blanchard
Daniel Newman & Olivier Blanchard

Intel Foundry Services Links with Tower Semiconductor for Mutual Growth

The Futurum Group’s Daniel Newman and Olivier Blanchard break down the news surrounding Intel Foundry Services’ partnership with Tower Semiconductor, offering insight into how this move could impact semiconductor production.
5G Factor VRN: Qualcomm Raises On-Device AI Processing Awareness
Olivier Blanchard
Ron Westfall & Olivier Blanchard

5G Factor VRN: Qualcomm Raises On-Device AI Processing Awareness

Qualcomm’s Portfolio Delivers The On-Device AI Processing Essential To Locking In Privacy, Performance, Personalization, Cost And Energy Benefits
Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard explore the ecosystem-wide benefits of running generative AI on devices and how Qualcomm’s portfolio locks in key benefits such as privacy, performance, personalization, and cost/energy savings.
5G Factor VRN: Ethernovia’s New Ethernet Approach to EV/SDV Evolution
Olivier Blanchard
Ron Westfall & Olivier Blanchard

5G Factor VRN: Ethernovia’s New Ethernet Approach to EV/SDV Evolution

Ethernovia Is Focused On Developing A New Ethernet Approach To Evolving Vehicle Networks Including A-Round Financing From Qualcomm And Porsche
Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard assess why Ethernovia’s zonal architectures are critical to advancing and scaling fast-evolving SDV/EV applications such as ADAS, AD, and 5G-enabled OTA.
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