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.
Samsung semiconductor average selling price shows... AI boom hotter than dot-com boom
Samsung's average selling price for memory semiconductors has risen significantly due to the AI investment boom, reflecting the impact of AI on the semiconductor industry beyond previous tech frenzies.
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 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 '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.
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.
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.
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.