Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and Oryon CPU Aim to Disrupt the PC Market

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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Brings Generative AI to Smartphones

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.
Qualcomm Raises Bar for On-Device Generative AI at Snapdragon Summit

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 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 for power-efficient AI acceleration and local inference on the PC.
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 the new Pixel products stack up against rival smartphones and smartwatches.
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 networks across society.
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 Ultra processor, and 5G Americas Industry Analyst Forum takeaways.
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 presents a significant market opportunity for HP.
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 for success.
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 phones.
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 the future of AR in the age of AI.
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 a whole.
