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Why Apple Is Sending Top Brass To South Korea Hotels Amid RAM Shortage War
Facing a global memory chip shortage, tech giants including Apple, Google, Dell, and Amazon are sending executives to South Korea, booking extended hotel stays to negotiate RAM supply deals directly with local manufacturers.
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Memory Prices Expected to Surge Further in 2026 as DRAM Shortage Deepens: Counterpoint
The insatiable demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and server capacity continues to wreak havoc in the memory market. According to a market research and consulting firm, the ongoing DRAM shortage caused memory prices to surge by up to 50 percent in 2025. It is also anticipated to soar by another 50 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, sig...
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Why Samsung Says Memory Shortages Will Make Every Gadget Pricier
Samsung delivered some grim news amid the ongoing festivities at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. On the second day of the event, a company executive reportedly said that the ongoing memory chip shortage is increasing, and it might force Samsung to reprice its devices in the coming days.
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Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy Z Fold 8 to Reportedly Evade Price Hike Amid RAM Shortage; Launch Date Tipped
Samsung is expected to unveil several smartphones in 2026, headlined by the flagship Galaxy S26 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8. Details, including key specifications and launch date, of the aforementioned handsets have now surfaced ahead of their anticipated debut. According to a report, the Galaxy S26 series will not receive a ...
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Asus to Raise Prices of Some PC Models as Global Memory Shortage Persists: Report
Asus is reportedly planning to start manufacturing its own Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), as the entire consumer electronics industry grapples with the memory and storage component shortage. Now, a new report highlights that the Taiwan-based tech giant will also increase the prices of select PC lineup from January 5, 2026. This appears to be ...
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Asus Could Start Making Its Own RAM in 2026 Amid Global RAM Shortage
Asus is rumoured to enter the DRAM manufacturing space next year. A new rumour claims that the company has already laid out the roadmap for the same, and production lines could be set up by the end of the second quarter of 2026. Interestingly, the rumour comes at a time when the consumer tech market is dealing with an AI-led global RAM shortage.
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Nvidia to Reportedly Cut GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU Production Amid Global RAM Shortage
Nvidia may cut production of its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs by up to 40 percent in early 2026, according to a report. The move is linked to ongoing memory shortages, especially affecting GDDR7-based cards like the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. AI data centres are reportedly soaking up memory supply, squeezing consumer graphics cards.
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Global Smartphone Shipments to Slightly Shrink in 2026 Due to RAM Shortage, Higher Component Costs: Report
The Random Access Memory (RAM) prices have reportedly been increasing since the beginning of 2025, as manufacturers have started redirecting the supply towards the AI industry. This is causing a supply shortage of memory components for the smartphone industry, increasing input costs for various OEMs. The market research firm Counterpoint Research h...
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The End of 16GB RAM Phones? AI Boom Forces Smartphone Makers to Bring Back 4GB Models
A global RAM shortage is beginning to reshape the smartphone market, with a tipster claiming that 16GB RAM variants could disappear in 2026. To manage rising memory costs, brands may cut specifications or revive 4GB RAM models beyond entry-level phones. Prices are also expected to rise, as manufacturers prioritise margins amid supply constraints dr...
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"We Will Set An Example For Every Airline": Aviation Minister In Parliament On IndiGo Crisis
As IndiGo tries to restore full-scale operations after a shortage of crew triggered chaos at airports across the country, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of tough action against the airline to "set an example" for other lines.
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Micron Announces Exit from Consumer Business, to Shut Down Crucial Amid Global RAM Shortage
Micron is shutting down its consumer-focused Crucial brand to prioritise fast-growing AI and data-centre memory segments. The company will stop shipping Crucial products by February 2026, though warranties remain valid. Micron says the shift will help support larger enterprise customers amid soaring AI-driven demand. The move ends nearly three deca...
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HP PCs Could Reportedly See Price Hike, Reduced Configurations Amid Global Memory Shortage
HP PCs and laptops could reportedly witness a price hike and reduction in memory configuration amid the global RAM shortage. As per the report, HP CEO Enrique Lores reportedly addressed the memory shortage and resultant price surge in a recent earnings calls, highlighting that the company might be forced to hike prices of its products in the second...
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Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing: Smartphone, PC and Gaming Console Prices to Be Impacted
A global shortage of DRAM memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is causing severe price increases for PC and smartphone components. Some RAM prices have reportedly tripled in months, leading computer stores to stop displaying fixed prices due to market volatility. The impact is also felt in related sectors like GPUs, gaming consoles,...
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Raspberry Pi Had to Raise Prices for the First Time and Crypto Miners Had a Role to Play
Raspberry Pi's CEO Eben Upton has announced a price hike on the latest model, the Raspberry Pi 4, which was originally launched at $45 and later revised to $35. Due to the global semiconductor crisis, the price has now been restored to $45.
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"25 Sickest Patients Have Died": After Ganga Ram Hospital SOS, 2 Versions
Twenty-five "sickest patients" have died in the last 24 hours at Sir Ganga Ram hospital in Delhi, a statement from the hospital said this morning, revealing a worsening Covid crisis in the capital's hospitals.
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Why Apple Is Sending Top Brass To South Korea Hotels Amid RAM Shortage War
Facing a global memory chip shortage, tech giants including Apple, Google, Dell, and Amazon are sending executives to South Korea, booking extended hotel stays to negotiate RAM supply deals directly with local manufacturers.
-
Memory Prices Expected to Surge Further in 2026 as DRAM Shortage Deepens: Counterpoint
The insatiable demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and server capacity continues to wreak havoc in the memory market. According to a market research and consulting firm, the ongoing DRAM shortage caused memory prices to surge by up to 50 percent in 2025. It is also anticipated to soar by another 50 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, sig...
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Why Samsung Says Memory Shortages Will Make Every Gadget Pricier
Samsung delivered some grim news amid the ongoing festivities at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. On the second day of the event, a company executive reportedly said that the ongoing memory chip shortage is increasing, and it might force Samsung to reprice its devices in the coming days.
-
Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy Z Fold 8 to Reportedly Evade Price Hike Amid RAM Shortage; Launch Date Tipped
Samsung is expected to unveil several smartphones in 2026, headlined by the flagship Galaxy S26 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8. Details, including key specifications and launch date, of the aforementioned handsets have now surfaced ahead of their anticipated debut. According to a report, the Galaxy S26 series will not receive a ...
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Asus to Raise Prices of Some PC Models as Global Memory Shortage Persists: Report
Asus is reportedly planning to start manufacturing its own Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), as the entire consumer electronics industry grapples with the memory and storage component shortage. Now, a new report highlights that the Taiwan-based tech giant will also increase the prices of select PC lineup from January 5, 2026. This appears to be ...
-
Asus Could Start Making Its Own RAM in 2026 Amid Global RAM Shortage
Asus is rumoured to enter the DRAM manufacturing space next year. A new rumour claims that the company has already laid out the roadmap for the same, and production lines could be set up by the end of the second quarter of 2026. Interestingly, the rumour comes at a time when the consumer tech market is dealing with an AI-led global RAM shortage.
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Nvidia to Reportedly Cut GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU Production Amid Global RAM Shortage
Nvidia may cut production of its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs by up to 40 percent in early 2026, according to a report. The move is linked to ongoing memory shortages, especially affecting GDDR7-based cards like the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. AI data centres are reportedly soaking up memory supply, squeezing consumer graphics cards.
-
Global Smartphone Shipments to Slightly Shrink in 2026 Due to RAM Shortage, Higher Component Costs: Report
The Random Access Memory (RAM) prices have reportedly been increasing since the beginning of 2025, as manufacturers have started redirecting the supply towards the AI industry. This is causing a supply shortage of memory components for the smartphone industry, increasing input costs for various OEMs. The market research firm Counterpoint Research h...
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The End of 16GB RAM Phones? AI Boom Forces Smartphone Makers to Bring Back 4GB Models
A global RAM shortage is beginning to reshape the smartphone market, with a tipster claiming that 16GB RAM variants could disappear in 2026. To manage rising memory costs, brands may cut specifications or revive 4GB RAM models beyond entry-level phones. Prices are also expected to rise, as manufacturers prioritise margins amid supply constraints dr...
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"We Will Set An Example For Every Airline": Aviation Minister In Parliament On IndiGo Crisis
As IndiGo tries to restore full-scale operations after a shortage of crew triggered chaos at airports across the country, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of tough action against the airline to "set an example" for other lines.
-
Micron Announces Exit from Consumer Business, to Shut Down Crucial Amid Global RAM Shortage
Micron is shutting down its consumer-focused Crucial brand to prioritise fast-growing AI and data-centre memory segments. The company will stop shipping Crucial products by February 2026, though warranties remain valid. Micron says the shift will help support larger enterprise customers amid soaring AI-driven demand. The move ends nearly three deca...
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HP PCs Could Reportedly See Price Hike, Reduced Configurations Amid Global Memory Shortage
HP PCs and laptops could reportedly witness a price hike and reduction in memory configuration amid the global RAM shortage. As per the report, HP CEO Enrique Lores reportedly addressed the memory shortage and resultant price surge in a recent earnings calls, highlighting that the company might be forced to hike prices of its products in the second...
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Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing: Smartphone, PC and Gaming Console Prices to Be Impacted
A global shortage of DRAM memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is causing severe price increases for PC and smartphone components. Some RAM prices have reportedly tripled in months, leading computer stores to stop displaying fixed prices due to market volatility. The impact is also felt in related sectors like GPUs, gaming consoles,...
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Raspberry Pi Had to Raise Prices for the First Time and Crypto Miners Had a Role to Play
Raspberry Pi's CEO Eben Upton has announced a price hike on the latest model, the Raspberry Pi 4, which was originally launched at $45 and later revised to $35. Due to the global semiconductor crisis, the price has now been restored to $45.
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"25 Sickest Patients Have Died": After Ganga Ram Hospital SOS, 2 Versions
Twenty-five "sickest patients" have died in the last 24 hours at Sir Ganga Ram hospital in Delhi, a statement from the hospital said this morning, revealing a worsening Covid crisis in the capital's hospitals.
