Electronics price hike due to global memory chip shortage ‘May just be the new normal’
A global shortage of memory chips is leading to significant price increases in consumer electronics, driven largely by demand from AI tech companies.
AI: why the war in Iran could disrupt global semiconductor and memory chip production
The ongoing conflict in Iran is raising concerns about disruptions to the global supply chain for semiconductors and memory chips, which are crucial for various electronic devices.
Award-winning memory chip expert Shi Guojun leaves US for job at top Chinese semiconductor firm
Shi Guojun, an award-winning memory chip expert, has left the US to head the semiconductor memory business at DK Electronic Materials in China.
Chipflation and Middle East Crisis Put Smartphone Market in Crisis... 'Concerns Over Supply Chain Constraints'
The global smartphone market is expected to experience its lowest shipment levels since 2013 due to rising memory chip prices sparked by AI demand and logistics uncertainties caused by the Middle East crisis.
The rise in memory prices threatens mobile phones and marks MWC 2026
The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona faces uncertainty due to rising memory chip prices which are vital for smartphones.
The AI craze has emptied memories around the world, smartphones become more expensive
A global memory chip shortage caused by the AI boom is resulting in record high prices for smartphones and could eliminate some manufacturers from the market.
'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.
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.
The chip deficit continues – when might it end and how?
The article discusses the ongoing global crisis surrounding the shortage of memory chips driven by the growing demand from artificial intelligence applications, with expectations for relief not occurring until after 2028.
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 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.
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.
The memory chip crisis hits the markets - and worse is coming
The skyrocketing prices of memory chips are reshaping the global market, creating a significant divide between winners and losers.
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.
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.
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%.