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Author: Olivier Blanchard

BMW iX3 Showcases Qualcomm Ride Pilot Automated Driving Technology
September 10, 2025

BMW iX3 Showcases Qualcomm Ride Pilot Automated Driving Technology

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares insights on Qualcomm and BMW’s Snapdragon Ride Pilot launch in the BMW iX3, a scalable automated driving system validated in 60 countries and...
Qualcomm Debuts Dragonwing Q-6690 Processor
September 9, 2025

Qualcomm Debuts First Processor With Fully Integrated RFID Functionality

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares insights on Qualcomm’s Dragonwing Q-6690, the first processor with integrated RFID, AI, and 5G, redefining retail, logistics, and industrial mobility....
Pixel 10’s AI, Triple Camera, and Battery Boost: A New $799 Standard?
September 5, 2025

Pixel 10’s AI, Triple Camera, and Battery Boost: A New $799 Standard?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares insights on the Google Pixel 10, highlighting its 5x telephoto camera, larger 4,970 mAh battery, and on-device AI features that enhance reliability and...
Precision Timing’s Critical Impact on Data Center ROI
September 3, 2025

Precision Timing’s Critical Impact on Data Center ROI

As data centers pivot to AI, precision timing shifts from component choice to strategic lever. This brief shows how tighter synchronization and low-jitter clocking unlock higher throughput, stronger uptime, better...
Dell Q2 FY 2026 Results Show 19% Revenue Jump, AI Server Shipments Surge
September 2, 2025

Dell Q2 FY 2026 Results Show 19% Revenue Jump, AI Server Shipments Surge

Olivier Blanchard and Daniel Newman at Futurum, examine Dell’s Q2 FY 2026 earnings, highlighting record ISG growth fueled by AI servers and why margin pressures and soft CSG results show...
Apple Bets on AI Robots, Smart Displays, and Security for Its Comeback
August 29, 2025

Apple Bets on AI Robots, Smart Displays, and Security for Its Comeback

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, analyzes Apple’s AI push with robots, smart displays, and security devices, centered on a revamped Siri to restore its innovation edge....
HP Q3 FY 2025 Earnings Lifted by PC Growth, Printing Remains Soft
August 29, 2025

HP Q3 FY 2025 Earnings Lifted by PC Growth, Printing Remains Soft

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, analyzes HP’s Q3 FY 2025 earnings, highlighting momentum in AI PCs and Windows 11 refresh, strong cash flow delivery, and ongoing challenges in the...
The AI PC Segment’s Glaring Software Problem
August 22, 2025

The AI PC Segment’s Glaring Software Problem

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on the AI PC category’s increasingly dangerous software problem, and discusses why the absence of compelling, remarkable, disruptive on-device AI-enabled features...
Pebble Time 2 Returns: Will Long Battery Life Win the Market Back?
August 19, 2025

Pebble Time 2 Returns: Will Long Battery Life Win the Market Back?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares insights on Pebble’s Time 2 smartwatch reboot, featuring a stainless steel build, e-paper screen, 30-day battery life, and advanced sensors as the brand...
Lenovo Q1 FY2026 Earnings: Record $18.8B Revenue, 22% Growth on Hybrid AI Momentum
August 18, 2025

Lenovo Q1 FY2026 Earnings: Record $18.8B Revenue, 22% Growth on Hybrid AI Momentum

Olivier Blanchard and Daniel Newman at Futurum share insights on Lenovo Q1 FY2025/26 earnings—record $18.8B revenue, AI infrastructure momentum, services margin expansion, and outlook for Hybrid AI execution....
AMD Upgrades Ryzen AI Max+ With 128B Parameter Model
August 13, 2025

AMD Expands Windows AI Limits With 128B Parameter Model Capability

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on AMD’s Variable Graphics Memory upgrade for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, enabling up to 128B parameter models with full vision...
Lenovo Introduces TruScale DaaS to Support Greener IT
August 12, 2025

Lenovo Introduces TruScale DaaS to Support Greener IT

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares insights on Lenovo TruScale DaaS for Sustainability, a modular, AI-powered offering to cut IT costs, extend device life, and deliver measurable carbon footprint...

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