As AI companies snap up memory chips, smartphone and PC makers face higher costs and tighter supply — which could lead to ...

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AI data centers are soaking up key components, raising the risk of higher smartphone and PC prices for consumers in 2026.

The crunch could add 10-15% to costs for high-end phones, delaying launches and forcing compromises on memory specs to meet demand.

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing a memory chip shortage, potentially leading to a 5-20% price increase in smartphones and PCs.

Smartphones boggle my mind a whole lot – they’re pocket computers, with heaps of power to spare, and yet they feel like the furthest from it. As far as personal computers go, smartphones are ...

The market researchers at IDC warn that an “unprecedented” memory chip shortage could impact PC and smartphone sales in 2026.