AI Demand Pushes RAM Costs Up, Foreshadowing 2026 Price Hikes
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Rising memory-chip costs driven by AI data-center demand are expected to push RAM prices higher and slow PC and smartphone shipments in 2026, with Apple already raising prices for Macs and iPads and retailers like Best Buy signaling potential margin pressure as suppliers pass along higher costs; Gartner projects PC prices up about 17% and smartphone prices up about 13%, while shipments could fall roughly 10% for PCs and 8% for smartphones, though the consumer impact may be gradual.
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