Intel and Micron Technology could hold the catalyst that decides the heated Apple (AAPL)-Samsung battle for smartphone market share, but only if the partners ramp their 3D XPoint chips fast enough, analysts say. Intel (INTC) and Micron (MU) introduced the 3D XPoint (pronounced “crosspoint”) in August to much hoopla. They tout 3D XPoint as the first new type of memory chip in nearly three decades. Analysts, though, question the chip’s scalability,
Apple (AAPL) could stir the M&A froth within the chip sector by edging out Micron Technology (MU) and Western Digital (WDC) to make a play for SanDisk (SNDK), B. Riley analyst Craig Ellis theorizes. SanDisk, a leading maker of flash memory chips for smartphones and other mobile devices, recently made headlines with rumors that the company might put itself on the sales block. Bloomberg reported Micron and Western Digital as the most likely
Tech industry pundits have criticized the new movie “Steve Jobs” for inaccuracies in its portrayal of Apple’s (AAPL) iconic co-founder and CEO. Now comedians are taking their jabs at Jobs and the biopic, which goes into wide release Oct. 23. TBS variety show “Conan” says people should forget “Steve Jobs” and prepare for the biopic “Michael Dell.” In a parody video, Dell is portrayed as a boring executive who implores employees to “Don’t think