Category: Intelligent Devices

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...
A Conversation with MediaTek on the Latest AI Trends for Consumer Devices
September 4, 2025

A Conversation with MediaTek on the Latest AI Trends for Consumer Devices

Adam King, VP and GM at MediaTek, joins the webcast to share insights on the company's approach to bringing advanced AI capabilities to consumer devices, including smart home tech, Chromebooks,...
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...
Is NVIDIA's Jetson Thor the New Brain for General Robotics?
August 27, 2025

Is NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor the New Brain for General Robotics?

Ray Wang, Research Director at The Futurum Group shares his insights on the NVIDIA Jetson Thor, a new robotics computer with the server-class performance needed to run generative AI at...
The Six Five Pod | EP 273: Silicon Strategies: Government Stakes, AI Chips, and Market Volatility
August 25, 2025

The Six Five Pod | EP 273: Silicon Strategies: Government Stakes, AI Chips, and Market Volatility

On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss Intel's potential government stake, China's reliance on Nvidia, and the impact of Fed interest rate...
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....

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