Here are the biggest announcements coming out of the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, starting with Nvidia's Vera Rubin chips (www.businessinsider.com)

Nvidia made headlines at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show by unveiling its new Vera Rubin architecture, which is set to revolutionize AI computing. The production of these chips is starting ahead of schedule, with Nvidia promising over triple the speed of its previous Blackwell model. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted that Vera Rubin is engineered to meet soaring computational demands in the AI sector, featuring a configuration of six chips that form a single supercomputer. This architecture is particularly significant as it is tailored for complex AI workloads, enhancing both performance and energy efficiency—delivering inference five times faster while consuming less power. The early introduction of Vera Rubin comes off the back of Nvidia's record revenue from data centers, driven by the demand for Blackwell chips. As partners like Amazon Web Services, OpenAI, and various labs prepare for deployment, the new architecture is expected to play a critical role in shaping the future of AI infrastructure and services. With predictions of $3 to $4 trillion in global spending on AI infrastructure over the next five years, Nvidia’s Vera Rubin could be vital in demonstrating the sustainability of the current AI investment boom.