**Intel launched its Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) processors at CES 2026**, built on the advanced 18A manufacturing process, promising over 50% performance gains, integrated NPUs for on-device AI, and improved efficiency for premium AI PCs.[1] This high-impact release, alongside NVIDIA’s anticipated CES keynote on AI innovations, underscores the accelerating push toward edge AI in consumer devices as CES opens today.[1][3]

References:
1. https://21k.tools/blog/this-weeks-top-tech-stories-january-2026-edition/
2. https://www.ambarella.com/news/ambarella-announces-ces-2026-product-and-technology-briefing-webcast-on-january-6-2026/
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxWBoMEe7fM
4. https://news.samsung.com/global/video-samsung-outlines-ai-vision-at-the-first-look-2026-press-conference
5. https://www.hackdiversity.com/ai-driven-inflation-is-2026s-most-overlooked-risk-investors-say/