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 ...
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AI boom is fueling a memory chip shortage that could hit cars and phones

According to the CEO of China's largest contract chipmaker, fears of a memory chip shortage have seen customers hold back on orders of other chips used in their products. Analysts say the supply ...

CES 2026: The costs of memory chips amid tech's data center pivot

The costs of memory chips — especially those used in consumer devices — are expected to see a sharp rise in 2026 as more mega ...

Memory stocks may be ready to shed their troubled past

For the first time ever, Micron and other cyclical memory makers could see sustained sales growth, giving the stocks another ...

Chip Shortages May Raise Device Prices

Global memory chip shortages driven by AI demand may push consumer electronics prices up as much as 20% in 2026.
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Memory-Chip Makers Boom Thanks to AI

That's the estimated revenue that DRAM, a major type of memory chip, will generate next year, a record haul and more than four times as much as in 2023, according to research firm TrendForce. The ...

How Micron Technology Stock Soared 21% Last Month

Micron stock trades at all-time highs after jumping 21% in December 2025. Here's why the memory-chip maker's best days may ...