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Author: Olivier Blanchard

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...
Olivier Blanchard
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...
Olivier Blanchard
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...
Olivier Blanchard
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...
Olivier Blanchard
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...
Olivier Blanchard
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....
Olivier Blanchard
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...
Olivier Blanchard
Semtech Q2 FY 2024: Recovery Incoming but Inventory Bloat Still a Drag
September 15, 2023

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

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...
Olivier Blanchard
IAA Mobility 2023: Qualcomm and JLR Transform In-Vehicle XP with 5G
September 14, 2023

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

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...
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5G Factor VRN: Ericsson and Vodafone Slice Mobile Gaming at Coventry
September 8, 2023

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

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...
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5G Factor VRN: Qualcomm Makes Waves with Snapdragon G Series Launch
September 8, 2023

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

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...
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Intel Foundry Services Links with Tower Semiconductor for Mutual Growth
September 8, 2023

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....
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