The global memory-chip shortage will cost us all

AI companies’ need for a once obscure and affordable type of microchip threatens to drive up prices of all electronics—and ...
Macworld

The high-end M5 MacBook Pro chips are almost here: Here’s why the wait was worth it

The first products with Apple's new high-end chips are finally almost here, and they should bring a big performance leap.

RAM shortage chaos expands to GPUs, high-capacity SSDs, and even hard drives

Big Tech’s AI-fueled memory shortage is set to be the PC industry’s defining story for 2026 and beyond. Standalone, direct-to ...
PCMag

Memory Shortage Now Wreaking Havoc on Hard Drive Prices, Too

ComputerBase finds that popular high-capacity HDDs are now almost 50% more expensive than they were just four months ago.

As AI Eats Up The World’s Chips, Memory Prices Take The Hit

At CES 2026, sleek new laptops dazzled—but soaring memory costs driven by AI chip demand threaten to make everyday PCs ...

BOSGAME Launches Next-Generation AI PCs Built on AMD and Intel Platforms, Targeting High-Performance Compact Computing

"The simultaneous release of two models reflects BOSGAME's dual-platform strategy, covering both AMD and Intel ecosystems to meet diverse user needs," said James Cao, General Manager of BOSGAME. As ...
CNET

Speed Up Your Windows 11 Launch Time in a Snap. Here's How to Do It

First, right-click on the Start icon and select Run. When the Run dialogue box pops up, type shell:appsfolder and select ...

What Happens When PC Memory Prices Are Too Much to Handle?

The largest PC makers don’t imagine the personal computer will stay the same. The next PC you buy may either be more powerful ...
PCMag

DDR4 Prices Jump 10% in One Week. Some Buyers Are Even Looking at DDR3

TrendForce notes a 12% increase in some 8GB DDR4 memory kits and an 8% rise in the cost of 16GB kits over the past week.
Live Science

MIT's chip stacking breakthrough could cut energy use in power-hungry AI processes

Engineers from MIT say that stacking circuit components on top of each other could be the answer to creating more ...

GSI Technology: A Speculative Buy Scaling To Profitability

Explore why GSI Technology (GSIT) earns a Buy: edge AI APU breakthrough, SRAM rebound, debt-free strength, and key risks.

How much RAM does your PC really need in 2026? A Windows and Mac expert's verdict

ZDNET's key takeaways RAM allows computers run fast and optimally.16GB is now the standard for PCs and laptops.Heavy users may need more RAM. Know when to upgrade. I used to struggle when shopping for ...