The Daring Attempt to End the Memory Shortage Crisis

The supply shortage of the RAM needed to build phones and PCs isn’t going away. But a few companies have a plan to solve it.

Why is there a RAM shortage? AI demand and the mad scramble for memory chips could hit where it hurts

There's only so much RAM to go around, and with data centers seen as the priority, smartphone and laptop makers may have to ...

Memory loss: As AI gobbles up chips, prices for devices may rise

Demand for memory chips currently exceeds supply and there's very little chance of that changing any time soon. More chips ...
The American Bazaar

Rising RAM prices to drive up tech costs in 2026

The cost of a lot of devices is likely to go up due to the steep rise in price of RAM — usually considered one of the cheaper ...
TweakTown

Ridiculous RAM price hikes scuppered your planned PC build? An AMD exec has some advice

AMD exec suggests if needs must, PC buyers can compromise on other components to cope with RAM costs - or cut down on the ...

RAM Prices Will Surge Even Higher in 2026 as AI Demand Triggers a ‘Memory Pandemic’ for Gamers

RAM prices are climbing fast in 2026 as AI demand reshapes the market, creating major upgrade and affordability issues for PC ...

DDR4 RAM prices surge as memory costs climb faster than many expected

RAM prices are skyrocketing after a long period of relative stability DDR4 64GB kits have climbed from near $150 to around ...
IGN

What is RAM and How Does it Work?

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is what your computer uses to multi-task. Most devices with any kind of computer inside, whether it’s a PC, laptop, smartphone, or game console, will require a ...
PC World

Should you upgrade your RAM? 5 things to consider

Outside of situations where you know for sure you need more memory, most people start to think about upgrading their RAM when their PC starts to feel slow. But it isn’t always the right fix.