China takes cautious stance on US H200 chip export, prioritizes local chipmakers

The US government confirmed this week the conditions for exporting the H200 AI chip to China, reportedly including third-party lab testing before shipment to ensure compliance with AI technology standards. Additionally, the number of AI chips sold to Chinese customers cannot exceed 50% of those sold to US customers. Chinese buyers must also prove they have implemented sufficient security measures and that the chips will not be used for military purposes.

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UHT, Fong Jaw partner on dual-use VTOL drone for defense and commercial markets

Taiwan-based advanced materials supplier UHT Unitech has signed a memorandum of understanding with aerospace manufacturer Fong Jaw Aerospace to jointly develop, manufacture and sell a medium-payload vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle branded as Cougar, as the partners seek opportunities in global defense and high-end commercial drone markets.

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Commentary: Q-Day could break the internet—and the countdown has started

The development of quantum computing is increasingly taking on the character of a global arms race. Nations and corporations that secure an early lead stand to gain outsized strategic advantages. Quantum computers promise breakthroughs in drug discovery, advanced materials and industrial design. They could accelerate the training and optimization of artificial intelligence models and dramatically enhance military capabilities.

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Llvision focuses on real-time translation over full-featured smart glasses

Despite AR devices and smart glasses moving towards more specialized and precise vertical applications, Chinese startup Llvision is moving in a different direction. CEO Fei Wu said that the future of smart glasses is not tied to all-in-one functionality, but rather depends on accurately addressing users’ specific needs. He expects that as technology matures, smart glasses could gradually replace smartphones within the next five years, becoming the primary interface for human-AI interaction.

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Jorjin integrates US and Europe supply chains to target smart glasses

Dan Cui, head of US business development at Jorjin Technology, stated that as a designer and system integrator for various augmented reality (AR) devices, the company must continuously seek new technologies, components, and suitable partners to build systems and products that best meet the needs of the company, its clients, and end users. Jorjin’s Innovix products, featuring 100% active silicon batteries with very high energy density, are particularly suited for boosting device power, especially for always-on AI devices.

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Large-scale shipments unlikely for Samsung as 130-inch Micro RGB TV faces polarizer issues

At CES 2026, Samsung Electronics revealed the R95H, the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV, highlighting its integration of AI in R&D, product development, and user experience. The 130-inch Micro RGB TV uses micron-scale red, green, and blue LEDs as independent light sources and features the Micro RGB AI Engine Pro for color control. It incorporates a narrow bezel design to reduce visual distractions and integrates Vision AI Companion (VAC) technology, enabling cross-device operations such as sending information to The Freestyle’s new devices or kitchen appliances.

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