Qualcomm Wants a Seat at IT’s Table
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October 07, 2026
Image Credit: QualcommQualcomm’s most important message at Snapdragon Summit 2026 wasn’t a processor specification. It was that Snapdragon deserves a larger role in how businesses buy and use computers.Behind the agentic AI demonstrations was a coordinated effort to expand operating system supp
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AI Isn’t the Apocalypse. Technology Analysts Need to Say So
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September 30, 2026
The AI debate has developed a strange pattern.An AI model produces unexpected or potentially scary results, someone predicts the end of humanity, and the conversation jumps straight to whether civilization has only a few years left. Missing somewhere between the demonstration and the obituary is th
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iPhone Duo: Did Apple Solve What’s Been Holding Foldables Back?
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September 30, 2026
Image Credit: AppleBy Brett Faulk and Mark N. VenaApple waited almost an hour into its “Surprise and Shine” event Wednesday to introduce the iPhone Duo. It was a Steve Jobs-style “one more thing” moment.Apple’s event showed the company hasn’t spent the past several years focused on co
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Impinj AI & RFID: Revolutionizing Global Logistics
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September 29, 2026
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RFID: Unlock AI's Potential for Physical Intelligence
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September 29, 2026
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RFID & AI: Solving Logistics Gaps for Reliable Deliveries
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September 29, 2026
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AI Can't Optimize What It Can't See: How RFID Changes Everything
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September 29, 2026
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Personal AI: Your Devices, Your World, Your Experience
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September 24, 2026
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Google & Qualcomm: AI Future Beyond Chips
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September 24, 2026
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Qualcomm's AI Future: Personal AI, PCs & Linux Explained
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September 24, 2026
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2026: What's Next For Agentic AI
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September 24, 2026
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SmartTechCheck Review: Laifen P3 Pro
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September 21, 2026
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800 Volt Power: The Future of Data Center Efficiency
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September 15, 2026
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800V DC: The Future of Electrical Architecture?
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September 14, 2026
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800 Volts vs. 48 Volts: AI Power Delivery Explained
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September 14, 2026
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How 800V DC Scales AI Data Center Power
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September 14, 2026
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Duo Foldable Phone: Lasting Value Test After 6 Months
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September 13, 2026
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iPhone Duo Durability: Folding Display & Hinge Tested!
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September 13, 2026
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Is Smartphone Preference a Left or Right Brain Thing?
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August 25, 2026
iPhone or Android? The choice may have more to do with learned behavior than how our brains are wired. (AI-generated image)One perk of being a technology analyst is getting samples of the latest devices to evaluate. A few weeks ago, Samsung sent me its latest premium foldable smartphone, the Galaxy
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Will Microsoft Miss the AI Wearables Opportunity?
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August 21, 2026
Steven Bathiche, corporate vice president, Windows and Devices, at Microsoft Build 2026 in San Francisco. (Photo by Dan DeLong)By Brett FaulkAt Build 2026, Microsoft previewed a genuinely good idea: Project Solara. Solara has three important layers: an operating system built for AI agents instead
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HP Needs More a New CEO
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August 11, 2026
HP has been searching for a permanent chief executive for about six months.Former CEO Enrique Lores retired in February, and HP appointed board member Bruce Broussard as interim CEO. The board formed a search committee and retained an executive search firm, but a permanent replacement is yet to be?
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Samsung Unveils Its Strongest Foldable Lineup Yet. It’s Your Move, Apple
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July 31, 2026
Samsung hosted Galaxy Unpacked on Wednesday simultaneously in Brooklyn, N.Y., where I attended, and London. The event was about more than just unveiling another generation of smartphones. It was a chance for the company to reinforce its leadership in foldable devices just weeks ahead of Apple’s ex
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AMD Bets Big on the Agentic AI Era, But Execution Will Ultimately Define the Outcome
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July 23, 2026
Credit: SmartTech ResearchAMD’s Advancing AI 2026 event was yet another big step in the company’s evolution from component supplier to full-stack AI infrastructure provider. While previous events centered primarily on competing GPU specifications against NVIDIA, this year’s presentation told a
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AI’s Biggest Productivity Gains Are Still Ahead
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July 14, 2026
If you judged the AI revolution solely by the stock market, you might conclude that artificial intelligence has already transformed corporate America. A significant portion of this phenomenon can be attributed to financial analysts who prioritize AI infrastructure expansion.Nvidia has become one of
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Fox Buying Roku: A Cage Match for the TV Home Screen
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June 23, 2026
Fox’s plan to acquire Roku is one of those deals that looks obvious only after someone finally has the nerve to do it.On paper, it is a $22 billion cash-and-stock transaction. In reality, it is Fox admitting something the entire media industry already knows but still hates saying out loud: the fu
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Qualcomm Wants a Seat at IT's Table
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October 07, 2026
Qualcomm's most important message at Snapdragon Summit 2026 wasn't a processor specification. It was that Snapdragon deserves a larger role in how businesses buy and use computers.
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AI Isn't the Apocalypse. Technology Analysts Need to Say So
LinkedIn
September 30, 2026
An AI model produces unexpected or potentially scary results, someone predicts the end of humanity, and the conversation jumps straight to whether civilization has only a few years left. Missing somewhere between the demonstration and the obituary is the evidence. We should demand it.
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iPhone Duo: Did Apple Solve What’s Been Holding Foldables Back?
LinkedIn
September 30, 2026
Apple waited almost an hour into its "Surprise and Shine" event Wednesday to introduce the iPhone Duo. It was a Steve Jobs-style "one more thing" moment.
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Is Smartphone Preference a Left or Right Brain Thing?
LinkedIn
August 25, 2026
One perk of being a technology analyst is getting samples of the latest devices to evaluate. A few weeks ago, Samsung sent me its latest premium foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
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CEO and Principal Analyst
SmartTech Research
December 01, 2017
I am the CEO and Principal Analyst at SmartTech Research, a Bay Area-based technology research firm focussed on the consumer tech space. I provide research, analysis, advisory and communications services for numerous established and startup companies. I also provide both short and long-term contractor product marketing/product management support capabilities as well.
Founded wholly-owned firm in December 2017.
Provides professional contractor-based consulting/support services for senior product marketing, product management and research roles in the consumer technology and enterprise spaces.
Multiple clients included Moor Insights & Strategy (2017-2021), Parks Associates (2021), Absolute Software (2020-2021), Symantec 2019-2020) and Neato Robotics (2017) for contractor-based senior product marketing roles.
Current client list includes Intel, Qualcomm, Sony, Microsoft, Netgear, Pixelworks, Plex, Symantec/Norton, Resideo, Eargo, HZO, Nuvyyo, Calix, Marseille Networks and Plume (among others).
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