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Author: Olivier Blanchard

Arm’s Lumex CSS Aims To Accelerate On-Device AI Innovation
September 18, 2025

Arm’s Lumex CSS Aims To Accelerate On-Device AI Innovation

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on Arm’s Lumex CSS platform, which combines C1 CPUs, Mali G1 GPUs, and system IP to deliver up to 5x AI...
Can Uber Momenta Robotaxis Jump-Start Europe’s Driverless Future?
September 17, 2025

Can Uber Momenta Robotaxis Jump-Start Europe’s Driverless Future?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on Uber and Momenta’s plan to test Level 4 robotaxis in Munich in 2026, a move that could mark Europe’s long-awaited...
Is Apple’s A19 Pro Really Redefining iPhone Performance?
September 17, 2025

Is Apple’s A19 Pro Really Redefining iPhone Performance?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, explores Apple’s A19 Pro powering the iPhone 17 series, where claimed GPU and AI performance gains meet early benchmarks showing only modest improvements over...
Lenovo Unveils Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus at IFA 2025: Can They Redefine the Midrange Tablet Market?
September 12, 2025

Lenovo Unveils Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus at IFA 2025: Can They Redefine the Midrange Tablet Market?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum shares his insights on Lenovo Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus launched at IFA 2025, highlighting AI features, display upgrades, and competitive pricing aimed...
Could NVIDIA’s Collaboration with MediaTek Trigger a $73 Billion Acquisition Bid?
September 11, 2025

Could NVIDIA’s Collaboration with MediaTek Trigger a $73 Billion Acquisition Bid?

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on NVIDIA and MediaTek’s GB10 collaboration, which fuses CPU, memory, and GPU into a superchip while fueling speculation of a $73...
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...

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