Micron Announces End to Crucial SSDs and Memory, Goes All-in on AI Chip Production

Micron has announced the impending demise of one of the most iconic brands in desktop and laptop memory. Crucial SSDs and memory will no longer be sold by February 2026, as Micron pivots more of its business toward HBM and low-power DDR memory that AI data centers are buying in such enormous volume, Tom's Hardware reports.

"The AI-driven growth in the data center has led to a surge in demand for memory and storage," said Sumit Sadana, EVP and chief business officer at Micron Technology. "Micron has made the difficult decision to exit the Crucial consumer business in order to improve supply and support for our larger, strategic customers in faster-growing segments."

Micron has said that it will slowly shutter the Crucial side of its business over the next few months, halting sales entirely in February. After that point, it will continue to honor warranty obligations and offer technical ...