'Memory Crisis' Will Cause Cellphone Sales to Drop More Than Ever in History in 2026, Says Consultancy
A consultancy report predicts a historic decline in smartphone sales due to a RAM memory crisis, especially affecting low-cost Android devices.
China freeze on H200 chip sales clouds Nvidia’s record earnings
Nvidia's record earnings are overshadowed by uncertainty regarding sales of its H200 chips in China due to ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.
Chip sales in the world will reach one trillion dollars in 2026
Global semiconductor sales are projected to reach one trillion dollars in 2026, driven by a 25.6% increase from 2025, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.
Financial Times: Nvidia's chip sales to China halted
The Financial Times reports that Nvidia's sales of AI chips to China remain on hold pending a U.S. national security review, despite prior approval from Donald Trump for export.
Nintendo: Strong Switch 2 sales - Problem with rising memory chip costs
Nintendo reported disappointing quarterly results despite strong sales of the Switch 2, raising concerns about the increasing costs of memory chips.
Trump administration faces backlash over Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China
Witnesses and lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for allowing Nvidia's H200 AI chips to be sold to China, arguing it would enhance China's military capabilities.
US government approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
The US government has approved Nvidia's sales of its H200 AI chips to China, amidst efforts to manage the balance between limiting China's AI development and supporting American companies.
Chip sales to China part of US plan to build its own digital silk road: official
An official from the Trump administration has advocated for U.S. chip exports to China as part of a strategy to create a 'digital silk road' that counters Chinese AI progress.