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Author: Olivier Blanchard

Intel Enters AI PC Race
October 23, 2023

Intel Enters AI PC Race

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...
T-Mobile Offering Free Google Pixel 8 Products
October 23, 2023

T-Mobile Offering Free Google Pixel 8 Products

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...
5G Americas Industry Analyst Forum
October 23, 2023

5G Americas Industry Analyst Forum

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...
5G Factor: New Device Capabilities Pushing 5G Boundaries
October 20, 2023

5G Factor: New Device Capabilities Pushing 5G Boundaries

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...
HP Imagine A Glimpse Into How Hybrid Work Is Reshaping PC Markets
October 20, 2023

HP Imagine: A Glimpse Into How Hybrid Work Is Reshaping PC Markets

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...
Google Pixel Watch 2 Showcases Wear OS 4’s Complete Feature Set
October 13, 2023

Google Pixel Watch 2 Showcases Wear OS 4’s Complete Feature Set

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...
Google Tensor G3 SOC Elevates Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Performance
October 13, 2023

Google Tensor G3 SOC Elevates Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Performance

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...
Meta and Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Signal an Inflection Point for AR
October 6, 2023

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

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...
Intel Enters the AI PC Race With Its NPU-Powered Core Ultra Processor
October 3, 2023

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

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...
Amazon's New Fire TV Features and the UX Future of Generative AI
September 29, 2023

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

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...
AI-Enabled Features in Amazon Echo Products Point to the Future of UX
September 29, 2023

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

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
September 18, 2023

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

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...

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