Random access memory, or RAM, is in just about every piece of technology we use. But it’s also the technology that AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta are using to power the servers ...
Price hikes related to the memory shortage aren’t just coming for PC gamers; smartphones, laptops, and storage drives could soon get increases, too. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, ...
PCWorld reports that AI data center demand is driving a global memory chip shortage, causing RAM and NAND storage prices to spike by hundreds of percent. Major tech companies including Dell, Lenovo, ...
One of the largest memory manufacturers, Samsung, has reportedly doubled the cost of DDR5 RAM which will, of course, be passed on to consumers, much to the pleasure of Samsung shareholders (and rivals ...
With the new ASUS NUC 15 Pro, it’s clear ASUS is not just keeping the NUC alive—they’re making it better. This is not just a ...
With global RAM pricing spiking due to a surge in AI demand, what does this mean for buying a smartphone in 2026?
The most recent price hike from Framework adds $10 per GB for the 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB options, with prices going up even ...
A recent Hardware Canucks video outlines the advantages and risks of using SO-DIMM memory in desktop systems. Paired with some careful bargain hunting, the approach could ...
LPDDR6 RAM is expected to debut in Android phones in 2026, but reports suggest it may be limited to flagship devices only.
The DRAM crisis is expected to hit laptops hard, and market analysts expect mid- and high-end laptops to revert to 8 and 16 ...
AI is driving demand and higher prices for DRAM and NAND into 2026.  Products using non-volatile memories to replace NOR and ...
Rising memory prices could force smartphone makers to scale back on RAM, making 16GB RAM phones harder to find in the near future. As RAM suppliers shift production toward AI-focused memory, even ...