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.
Smartphones Will Be More Expensive, Vivo-Oppo Increasing Prices, AI the Reason
Chinese smartphone manufacturers Vivo and Oppo are preparing to raise the prices of their phones due to rising costs of memory chips influenced by the increasing demand for artificial intelligence technology.
Historic shortage of memory chips – how consumers are affected
The global shortage of memory chips, driven by unprecedented demand from AI companies, is beginning to impact Swedish consumers.
‘Chipflation’ Triggered by AI Will Last at Least Another Year... China's Rise in Legacy Memory
The surge in memory semiconductor prices driven by AI investments is expected to continue for at least another year, with notable competition from Chinese firms in the legacy memory market.
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.
The increase in memory prices threatens smartphones and marks MWC 2026
The rising prices of memory components, driven largely by demand from AI companies, are forcing smartphone manufacturers to adjust their pricing strategies.
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.
Communication: The Average Cost of a Smartphone is 646 Euros
German consumers are facing an increasing average price for smartphones, now projected to reach 646 euros this year due to rising production costs, particularly for memory chips.
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 announces mass production of its new chips and skyrockets 50% on the stock market this year
Samsung has announced the mass production of its new HBM4 memory chips, which has led to a significant increase of 50% in its stock value this year.
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.
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.
Are you buying a phone or a computer? You now face a difficult choice
Rising prices and a shortage of memory chips are making it hard for consumers in Finland to buy new computers and phones.
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.
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).
Samsung warns that phones may become more expensive
Samsung warns that rising prices of memory chips and global shortages are likely to lead to higher smartphone costs.