Space invaders
America’s Intel and Britain’s ARM have long dominated different bits of the global chip market. Now each is attacking the other’s stronghold
LAS VEGAS is a city of fast bucks, fast food and fast marriages. It could also be the place where a long war was declared. On January 10th Paul Otellini, the boss of Intel, will address the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a vast gathering of gadget-makers, sellers and aficionados in Sin City. He will introduce a phalanx of products showcasing the chips the world's largest semiconductor company most wants to hype.
This article appeared in the Briefing section of the print edition under the headline “Space invaders”
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January 7th 2012
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