Category: Intelligent Devices

Snapdragon X2 Elite Pushes AI-PC Performance to New Heights
October 1, 2025

Snapdragon X2 Elite Pushes AI-PC Performance to New Heights

Olivier Blanchard, Research Director at Futurum, shares insights on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite launch, spotlighting 18-core CPUs, 80 TOPS NPUs, redesigned GPUs, and multi-day battery targets for Windows PCs....
The Six Five Pod | EP 277: From Intel's Comeback to Meta's XR Vision - Tech's Pivotal Updates
September 22, 2025

The Six Five Pod | EP 277: From Intel’s Comeback to Meta’s XR Vision – Tech’s Pivotal Updates

On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the recent partnership between Intel and Nvidia, analyzing its implications for the tech industry. They...
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...
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...
Will SiFive's 2nd Generation Intelligence Family Drive AI Adoption?
September 12, 2025

Will SiFive’s New RISC-V IP Drive Adoption in Edge AI and Generative AI?

Ray Wang, Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on SiFive’s 2nd Generation Intelligence RISC-V IP, combining scalar, vector, and matrix compute to power AI workloads from IoT to data...
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...
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...

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