How data centers punish computer owners
Data centers are imposing significant price increases on computer components, with SSD prices rising by 55% over the past six months due to ongoing demand.
RAM prices soar due to AI and threaten to increase smartphone and computer costs
The rising demand for AI infrastructure has significantly impacted technology prices, with RAM costs increasing up to 350% in the past year, threatening to raise prices for smartphones and computers.
The skyrocketing cost of RAM due to AI pressures upward the price of mobiles and computers
The rising costs of RAM driven by AI demands are leading to increased prices for mobile phones and computers.
PS6 delay is good news as gamers don’t want to leave PS5 behind
The reported delay of the PlayStation 6 due to rising RAM prices might be positively received by gamers who aren't ready to transition from the PS5.
We expect an increase in the prices of smartphones and computers in 2026.
Prices of many devices we use daily are expected to rise significantly in 2026 due to a sharp increase in RAM prices driven by demand from data centers supporting artificial intelligence.
We Expect Price Increases for Mobile Phones and Computers in 2026
Prices for many devices, including mobile phones and computers, are expected to rise significantly in 2026 due to a more than doubling in the price of RAM, driven by high demand from data centers powering artificial intelligence.