Futurum Advisory Analyst
Olivier Blanchard
Research Director, Intelligent Devices
Covers intelligent devices, edge AI, sustainability, and the convergence of silicon and software at the edge.
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8 articles
Can Google and Samsung Displace Meta in the Smart Glasses Segment?
Google’s intelligent eyewear brings Gemini-powered smart glasses back into focus, but privacy and adoption risks remain unresolved.
Olivier Blanchard · May 29, 2026 · 8 min
NXP Q4 and FY 2023 Earnings Point to Strength of Automotive Segment
NXP Q4 and FY 2023 earnings point to solid ground in automotive, IoT, and mobile despite a challenging year for semiconductors.
Olivier Blanchard · May 28, 2026 · 6 min
Synopsys Advances Automotive Security with Critical ISO/SAE 21434 Cybersecurity Compliant IP
Certified Synopsys ARC HS4xFS Processor IP with SRA enables designers to integrate the IP into their system to meet ISO/SAE 21434.
Olivier Blanchard · May 28, 2026 · 4 min
Stellantis Q1 FY 2026 Earnings Return to Profitability
Stellantis Q1 FY 2026 earnings show a return to profit, led by North America mix gains, while Europe stays pricing-constrained.
Olivier Blanchard · May 28, 2026 · 4 min
Will AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm’s Bet on Wayve Rewrite the Self-Driving Tech Playbook?
AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm’s $60M bet on Wayve signals a major shift in Self-Driving Tech development, challenging traditional automakers and tech.
Olivier Blanchard · May 28, 2026 · 4 min
ABB Q1 FY 2026 Earnings Driven by Data Center and Grid Demand
ABB Q1 FY 2026 earnings show surging electrification orders tied to data centers and grids, with raised FY 2026 revenue outlook.
Olivier Blanchard · May 28, 2026 · 5 min
NXP’s Q1 2026: Can Automotive and Industrial Momentum Outrun Semiconductor Volatility?
Automotive Industrial Momentum drives NXP’s 12% Q1 2026 revenue surge despite semiconductor volatility and market turbulence.
Olivier Blanchard · May 28, 2026 · 5 min
CHIPs Act Update: US Secures Domestic Production of Advanced Chips
New US-based TSMC, Samsung, and Intel factories to put US on track to hit goal of producing 20% of world’s leading-edge chips by 2030.
Olivier Blanchard · May 28, 2026 · 10 min