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Reports that Intel Corp. is launching memory chips developed by inventor Stanford Ovshinsky in the United States. INSET: Trailblazing Trends.

Describes the memory cube device developed at the University of California in Irvine, California. Potential of the device to store gigabits of data at faster speed; Peter Rentzepis as the scientist leading the refining of materials for the cube; Development of prototypes for both government- and commercial-use.

Reports on the slight gain in prices for memory chips following announcements from semiconductor manufacturers that they would cut back production. Warning from analysts that the price gain may not last; Semiconductor makers that are planning to reduce production; Impact of the introduction of Windows NT 4.0 on consumption of memory chips.

States that scientists have designed an electronic memory device that retains its information even when the power is shut off. How memory device works; Publication of device in the April 10, 1997 issue of the `Nature' magazine.