Nov 12, 2026 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down after 33 years, with CFO Colette Kress named interim CEO. His departure follows scandal allegations, a board investigation and a 13% stock plunge, rattling the AI industry. CNBC

Sponsor Micro Dispensing Technology Leader DL Technology LLC develops customized dispensing needles and valves for the electronics assembly, industrial assembly, semiconductor packaging and medical industries. DL Technology

Most Founders Look Successful. These 4 Questions Reveal Who's Actually Built to Last. Successful founders build resilient businesses by understanding customers, measuring marketing performance, managing finances and delegating operations. They prioritize customer trust, continuous learning and proven systems over popularity and appearances. Entrepreneur

5 Major Challenges in Image Sensor Packaging and How to Solve Them Filter glass sealing, CTE mismatch, fine-pitch processing, warpage control, and outgassing – learn about AEC-Q100-compliant adhesives for automotive image sensor packaging. Technical Paper

Is Nvidia too big to fail? Its AI financing web raises the stakes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's mounting scrutiny raises concerns about the chipmaker's extensive AI financing network. Regulators fear falling chip values and rising debt could amplify losses across markets and the broader economy. CNBC

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Seagate is bringing back the hybrid drive, but you have to supply the SSD Seagate launches FireCuda Forge, a hybrid external drive combining HDD storage with an optional SSD cache to boost speeds up to 2,500MB/s. Its Alkemi technology optimizes data access, but high prices and additional SSD costs may limit adoption. TechSpot

What is Causing Intermittent BGA Failures? We're having problems with BGA devices after SMT assembly. During testing, the BGA devices are failing, if we press lightly on top of the BGA device during testing, the board passes. The Assembly Brothers, Jim Hall and Phil Zarrow, offer their advice. Board Talk

Technical Papers ■ 5 Major Challenges in Image Sensor Packaging and How to Solve Them ■ The Analysis of Variance: Drawing Conclusions from Data That Are Correct, Unambiguous, and Defensible ■ Oxide Reduction for Reliable Electronics Manufacturing ■ UHDI Fabrication for IC Substrates: SAP and mSAP Processes ■ Flux-Free, Reliable, Efficient: Soldering with Formic Acid ■ Redesigning Material Logistics for High-Mix EMS Production ■ Unlocking Academic-Industry Synergy: A Collaborative Model for Hands-On Electronics Manufacturing Education ■ Viscosity Does Not Equal Rheology: What Solder Paste Measurements Really Tell You MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

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Jensen Huang is bigger than Nvidia — and that is a problem Nvidia's CEO investigation threatens investor confidence, potentially disrupting AI infrastructure financing, data-center investments and chip shipments across Asia. Leadership uncertainty could deepen market volatility and fuel fears of an emerging AI bear market. Taipei Times

PCB equipment to drive growth, Ta Liang GM says Ta Liang Technology expects PCB equipment shipments to grow by double digits next year, driven by AI demand and strong orders. The company plans capacity expansion, while its subsidiary anticipates robust semiconductor equipment growth and rising profits. Taipei Times

Optimizing Immersion Silver Chemistries For Copper Study evaluated several types of additives. Data on thickness distribution, copper attack rate, and deposit porosity resulted in new theories on how to control immersion silver. Technical Paper

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AI used in cyberattacks, some originating in HK Taiwan reported that nearly half of recent cyberattacks on more than 10 businesses and platforms involved AI, exposing over one million personal records. Authorities warned companies to strengthen security and consumers to beware of scams using leaked information. Taipei Times

The Army is testing self-driving vehicles at bases in Georgia and Texas The US Army is testing autonomous cars and vans at Fort Benning to transport soldiers and supplies across military bases. The initiative aims to reduce driving duties, improve safety, cut costs, and modernize military transportation through 2026. Yahoo! News

Flux for Cleanable and No-Clean Solder Pastes Paper provides a description of flux and the role of their constituting ingredients and a tin-bismuth-silver solder paste with cleanable residues. Technical Paper

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Three Axes, One Controller: Rethinking the Motor Drive Signal Chain for Factory Automation Engineers can optimize compact multi-axis motor drives by integrating hardware-based control, robust isolation, and temperature-aware silicon carbide switches. The paper explains techniques to improve efficiency, prevent switching failures, manage heat, and ensure reliable performance. EE Times

Not everyone is loving their new iPhone Duo Some early iPhone Duo buyers returned their $2,000 devices within Apple's 14-day window, citing small screens, weak cameras, hinge issues, and inconvenient multitasking. The dual-device concept sometimes disrupts everyday activities rather than improving convenience. The Verge

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Americans Use YouTube More Than Any Other Social Media A Pew Research study reveals YouTube dominates U.S. social media, reaching 84% of adults, ahead of Facebook at 70%. TikTok, Instagram and messaging platforms maintain strong engagement as users increasingly seek diverse content and online communities. BGR

Conformal Coatings in Preventing Resistor Silver Sulfide Corrosion The evaluation of conformal coatings to mitigate silver sulfide corrosion of thick film resistors is discussed. Technical Paper

Ring unveils AI security drone that patrols your home and a robot that guards businesses Ring has unveiled an AI-powered indoor drone for homes and a patrol robot for businesses, offering autonomous security monitoring. The devices feature AI navigation, live video streaming and scheduled patrols, while raising privacy concerns and regulatory approval questions. TechSpot

The Dynamo-Electric Principle: 160 Years of Powering Industry Innomotics builds on Werner von Siemens’ 1866 dynamo-electric principle, advancing motor technology through vibration control, lubrication and predictive maintenance to boost industrial reliability, energy efficiency and operational performance worldwide. IEEE Spectrum

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U.S., China should 'harbor no illusions' as they cooperate, compete on AI, Bessent says U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new U.S.-China dialogue to manage artificial intelligence risks through safety testing and incident reporting. However, both nations remain committed to competing for global AI dominance without restricting technological advancement. CNBC