Thanks, AI companies: Sub-$400 phones could see a huge decline due to RAM crisis

Could AI Memory Demand Wipe Out Budget Phones?

DRAM chip shortage from AI demand expected to raise smartphone prices by nearly 7% by 2026

DRAM chip shortages driven by AI data center demand are causing smartphone prices to rise. Low-end smartphones (under $200) have seen materi

How AI requirements are driving up the cost of budget smartphones

The article argues that the era of cheap smartphones is ending due to the demands of AI processing. It explains that AI features require sig

How AI demand is driving up smartphone prices and ending the era of cheap devices

The article argues that the era of cheap smartphones is ending due to the AI boom driving up memory and component costs. It traces the histo

Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens

6 strategies for creatives to cope with rising RAM prices on laptops and devices

The article explains how a global RAM shortage, driven by AI data center demand, is causing significant price increases on laptops, phones,