AI Causes a 'Tsunami' in Electronics. Smartphone Prices Hit Record Highs, Sales Expected to Drop
A report from International Data Corporation indicates that a deepening memory component shortage will lead to smartphone manufacturers facing bankruptcy and record-high prices this year.
Galaxy S26 is about to strike at Apple. Samsung surprised with the scale of price increases
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has launched in Poland with significant price hikes attributed to rising memory costs driven by an AI boom, garnering high public interest.
Choi Tae-won: 'Monster Chip' HBM to be Produced More... Distorted Phenomenon of General Memory Shortage
Choi Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, emphasizes the need to produce more high-bandwidth memory (HBM), termed 'monster chip', to meet the surging demand in AI technologies due to a significant shortage in supply.
AI Worlding: Can AI Create Art?
An exhibition in Frankfurt explores the intersection between artificial intelligence and art, raising questions about the nature of creativity and memory.
Are you waiting for a new PlayStation? A bleak forecast has arrived
Sony is considering delaying the PlayStation 6 console release until 2029 due to a memory shortage caused by the AI boom, according to Bloomberg.
Delay in the release of PlayStation 6 until 2029.. Here's the reason
Sony is considering delaying the launch of the PlayStation 6 to 2029 due to a worsening random memory crisis, which is expected to drive up prices at release.
The 'Oil' of the Digital Age is 'Drying Up': The Invisible Crisis That is Making Everything More Expensive
A looming 'memory crisis' threatens the tech world as demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) outstrips supply, primarily fueled by the rapid expansion of AI data centers.
WSJ: Chip Shortage Is Tormenting Consumer Electronics – and It Is Getting Worse
The global chip shortage is causing leading electronics manufacturers to face steep price increases and difficult choices regarding consumer pricing and product specifications.
Samsung starts mass production of next-generation AI memory chips
Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of its industry-leading HBM4 memory chip designed to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities.
China’s Lenovo warns of ‘prolonged’ memory crunch, looks to AI for rebound
Lenovo reports a significant profit drop due to memory chip costs but eyes AI as a key growth driver.
Samsung starts mass production of next-gen AI memory chip
Samsung Electronics has commenced mass production of HBM4 memory chips designed for artificial intelligence, highlighting a significant technological advancement in the sector.
Samsung Electronics 'begins mass shipment of HBM4, the world's first'... intensifying semiconductor nerve war for AI memory
Samsung Electronics has commenced mass production shipment of HBM4, the world's first 6th generation high-bandwidth memory, leading the competition in the AI memory market against SK Hynix.
Samsung starts production of advanced AI memory chip
Samsung Electronics has commenced mass production of the next-generation memory chip designed for artificial intelligence, marking a significant milestone in the HBM4 market.
'Reviving' Sherlyn's brother who took his life 16 years ago thanks to Artificial Intelligence: 'I didn’t know how to react'
Sherlyn shares her experience of seeing an AI-generated video of her deceased brother interacting with her children, highlighting the complex emotions involved.
AI, the future, and the challenge of the curious
This article discusses the conflict between major news outlets and the Internet Archive over content usage by AI companies, highlighting concerns about the future of AI regulation in Europe.
China’s SMIC expects flat revenue as drop in low-end orders offsets AI chip growth
China's SMIC anticipates flat revenue amid declining low-end orders despite rising demand for AI chip manufacturing.
Choi Tae-won, who missed the 'Gangnam Kkanbu Meeting', met Jensen Huang at a Silicon Valley chicken restaurant
Choi Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, met with Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, to discuss AI memory collaboration at a local chicken restaurant in Santa Clara during his business trip in the USA.
INTERVIEW Meet Philtz, the man behind those retro AI "memory books"
Philtz, a multifaceted creator, discusses his new video series 'Spomenar' and the intersection of nostalgia, digital art, and technology.
AI Fakes on Social Media: False Images from the Holocaust
The number of AI-generated Holocaust images on Facebook and TikTok is rapidly increasing, prompting warnings from memorial sites while platform operators respond sluggishly, raising concerns for collective memory culture.
Chinese DRAM up to 4 times cheaper... Eye-catching value for money without AS
Consumers are increasingly turning to affordable Chinese DRAM brands due to rising memory semiconductor prices amid the AI investment boom, despite concerns over technology gaps with South Korea.
Mónica Spear's Daughter Rejects AI Creations and Asks for Respect for Her Memory: 'Please Let Her Rest'
Maya Berry Spear, daughter of deceased Venezuelan actress Mónica Spear, publicly urged her mother's followers to stop sharing AI-generated content that recreates her image, emphasizing that such representations are disrespectful.
Obsidian & Claude Code: AI Gets a Memory
A New York engineer has developed a solution to the problem of context overload in AI tools like Claude Code, which struggles to maintain coherence in larger projects.
The price of memory due to AI has skyrocketed, mobile phones and computers will become more expensive
The price of computer memory has surged dramatically in just a few months, triggering a chain reaction that could raise the prices of smartphones, laptops, and other devices as early as 2026 due to increased demand driven by artificial intelligence.
Partial Sum, Week 2: CES 2026, First Health Evacuation from ISS, and Computer Memory Prices
The CES 2026 featured significant AI advancements, while NASA is set to return four astronauts from the ISS due to health issues of one member, and tech companies are enhancing health monitoring through AI tools.
Due to AI, memory is lacking in the market. 'If you are thinking about a new computer, now is the right time,' says a researcher
Researcher Jakub Sedláček highlights a shortage of memory components driven by the AI boom, particularly due to massive investments in projects like the U.S. Stargate initiative, which aims to significantly advance artificial intelligence.
Prices of computers and smartphones will rise significantly this year due to chips and AI
The prices of smartphones and personal computers are expected to rise significantly this year due to a shortage of memory chips caused by the massive growth of data center construction for artificial intelligence (AI).
The DRAM Drama - The True Dimension of the Memory Crisis is Now Revealed
The memory crisis is escalating as corporations like Samsung forecast record profits from soaring memory chip prices, putting pressure on manufacturers of laptops, smartphones, and AI data centers, which will soon affect consumers as well.
CES 2026: AI Triggers a Memory Crisis Driving Up Laptop and Smartphone Prices
At CES 2026, major memory manufacturers adjust their factories to meet the demands of artificial intelligence, leading to scarcity and increased prices for consumers.
The paradox of AI: the chip shortage is driving up the prices of smartphones, PCs, and appliances
The surge in artificial intelligence is causing a memory shortage that could increase the prices of consumer electronics by up to 20%.