The Latest Challenger to Apple Is. . .Samsung?

Microsoft and Google can surely claim to compete head-to-head with Apple, but Samsung is pushing in hard: While its Galaxy Tab may not be as hot as the iPad, it’s making headway. Indeed, Samsung is building a consumer electroni…

Intel Settles Legal Dispute With Nvidia for $1.5 Billion

Chipmaker Intel Corp. (INTC) agreed to pay rival Nvidia (NVDA) $1.5 billion so that the chip giant can use Nvidia technology.

The deal ends a legal battle between the two companies. Intel had previously sued Nvidia over the right to keep making an Int…

Intel Will Have to Prove Itself All Over Again in 2011

Intel’s stock is up just 2% this year compared to the Nasdaq’s 17% rise, and investors fret that the explosive growth of smartphones and tablets will crimp the market for the PC chips that produce the bulk of Intel’s revenue. B…