The Consumer Electronics Show takes center stage, while Nvidia says its next-generation AI chips are already in full production with up to five times the performance of prior platforms.

What's on TV tonight? A Painting. New televisions from Amazon, Hisense TCL, and others designed to display fine art and look like a painting when they're switched off are among the highlights of CES this week.

China’s cyberspace regulator proposed tighter rules on AI chatbots that simulate human personalities, citing risks around manipulation and national security, with public consultation open through January 25, 2026.

Startups flush with cash are building AI-assisted laboratories to find materials far faster and more cheaply, but are still waiting for their ChatGPT moment.

TopLine introduces PST series Si thermal test die.

The January digital issue of PCD&F/Circuits Assembly is out now, featuring HDI manufacturing approaches, stackup efficiency, PCB thermal management, DfM feedback and more.

VJ Electronix releases summit LT150 rework system.

VJ Electronix offers XQuik V X-ray component counter.

Bold Laser Automation unveils LTX1260A 3D inspection and measurement system.

IEEE ECTC extended the Student Innovation Challenge preregistration deadline to January 11, 2026.

PCEA reports that PCB East 2026 exhibition space is more than 70% booked and on track to sell out, with the event moving to the DCU Center in Worcester for its April 28–May 1 conference and April 29 exhibition.

Entries for Circuits Assembly's 2026 NPI Awards, recognizing innovations in electronics assembly equipment, material and software, are due Jan. 9.

PCB West 2026 booth sales are now open to all exhibitors, with more than 60 percent of the floor already reserved following early access for returning companies.

Looking for networking opportunities? Join the PCEA Discord server, bringing together engineers and designers from around the world on a private channel for discussing technical questions and career opportunities.

President Trump blocked a $3M acquisition of Emcore aerospace and defense assets by firm Hiefo, citing national security risks and China-related ownership concerns following a CFIUS review.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company’s next-generation AI chips are now in full production, delivering up to five times the AI computing performance of prior generations.

Kexiang raised 2.87B yuan ($410M) to upgrade Zhien Electronics' high-end server PCB production line.

A new Council on Foreign Relations report warns that China’s roughly $900B investment in AI, quantum and biotech has exposed major US supply-chain vulnerabilities.

DCX Systems secured new aerospace and defense orders worth about $1.37M.

Metallium signed a multi-year binding agreement with Glencore to supply up to 2,400 tons per year of electronic scrap.

Rising DRAM and NAND prices are pressuring Samsung Electronics to consider higher pricing.

KODA Technologies named Casey Cooper director of digital engineering.

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