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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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%.