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…

Volkswagen Unveils New U.S.-Made Passat Midsize Sedan

Taking the name of VW’s existing midsize entry, the new Passat is more than just a fresh design. The vehicle brings with it a commitment by the German automaker to resume building cars in the U.S. for the first time in decades,…

Beyond TVs: Vizio Now Sees Big Growth in Small Screens

Now the No. 1. U.S. seller of LCD TVs, Vizio is setting its sights on the smartphone and tablet computer markets. But will its low-cost business model translate to the mobile electronics market? That’s not a sure bet, but it’ll…