The memory shortage at the heart of recent price hikes on consumer electronics is expected to worsen in the next year, with no quick fix in sight.
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A RAM (random access memory) chip, commonly used in PCs.
Memory Chip Shortage Aggravated by Rush to Build More Data Centers
Rise in memory chip costs puts pressure on retailers of laptops and smartphones
RAM prices expected to rise another 40-50% in Q3 2026, and then 30% more in Q4 as AI demand outpaces supply
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Micron CEO says low-price push by customers fueled the memory shortage
Micron CEO: Customers driving hard bargain on price contributed to memory shortage
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
What goes up… keeps going yup, apparently.
RAM-related price hikes are about to hit a bunch more devices.
The boom in AI data center building has caused a shortage of memory chips which are also crucial for electronics like smartphones.
AI data center demand is tightening memory chip supplies, forcing manufacturers to prioritize AI hardware over consumer devices…
AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory is squeezing Apple and PC makers, with data centers consuming 70% of high-end DRAM…
If you're waiting for memory and RAM prices to drop in the remainder of the year or even in 2027, ADATA chairman Chen Li-bai has…
