Micron is killing Crucial SSDs and memory in AI pivot — company refocuses on HBM and enterprise customers

Published: 1 day ago (December 3, 2025 at 01:52 PM EST)

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Source: Tom’s Hardware

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After 29 years, Micron decided to wind down its Crucial consumer business amid switching resources to HBM memory and enterprise‑grade hardware.

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