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 the A18 Pro.
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 at premium and budget users.
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 billion acquisition bid.
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 expanding globally by 2026.
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?
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 value at the $799 price point.
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 power efficiency, and ultimately superior ROI—then outlines the hardware and software capabilities to prioritize when modernizing timing across the AI stack.
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 the PC refresh cycle will take longer to build.
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
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 Printing business.
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 risks throttling the market potential of AI PCs and hybrid AI as a whole.
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 returns to market.
