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 generative AI.
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

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, 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

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

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

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
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

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

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.
5G Factor: Can 5G and Cloud Gaming Join Hands?

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard explore how recent developments by Qualcomm, Ericsson, and Vodafone help position the 5G ecosystem to play a more integral role in advancing 5G gaming use cases and monetization.
Dell Q2 2024 Earnings: Growth Points to End of Post-COVID Slump

Daniel Newman and Olivier Blanchard, analysts at The Futurum Group, share their insights on Dell’s Q2 2024 earnings, which suggest an improving demand environment for PCs and AI-driven infrastructure.
