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Flash Memory Continues Growth By Shrinking

in News on August 19, 2010 at 12:00 am PT

Many consumers have gotten accustomed to the benefits of flash memory, the chips used to store images, music and other data in pocket-sized gadgets. More technology improvements are on the way–the latest sign that small is beautiful in Silicon Valley.

Intel Ex-Chief Hoping to Help Ireland Rebound

in News on December 15, 2009 at 12:30 am PT

After Japanese competitors nearly sunk Intel in the 1980s, Craig Barrett helped the chip maker rebuild its manufacturing prowess. Now he’s going to lend Ireland a hand. The former Intel CEO and chairman, who retired from the company in May, on Tuesday is being named chairman of a non-profit collection of executives called the Irish Technology Leadership Group.

Bushnell's Newest Game: Atari WRONG

in News on May 26, 2008 at 6:14 pm PT

Gaming piracy is as antiquarian a concept as PONG. So says Atari founder Nolan Bushnell. And who are we to disagree with the man who invented the world’s first (or second, depending on your view) video arcade game?
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Bushnell’s Newest Game: Atari WRONG

in News on May 26, 2008 at 6:14 pm PT

Gaming piracy is as antiquarian a concept as PONG. So says Atari founder Nolan Bushnell. And who are we to disagree with the man who invented the world’s first (or second, depending on your view) video arcade game?
pong.jpg