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Nvidia hikes 2019-era Shield TV price by $100, blames AI-driven memory costs
technology11 days ago

Nvidia hikes 2019-era Shield TV price by $100, blames AI-driven memory costs

Nvidia has increased the price of its 2019-era Shield TV Pro streaming box by $100, raising it from $199.99 to $299.99, effective October 2, 2026. The company cites substantial increases in component costs, specifically memory and DRAM, driven by the AI boom. Nvidia has also discontinued the standard Shield TV model, focusing production solely on the Pro variant. While the device remains out of stock on Nvidia's website, it is available at Best Buy at the new price. This move highlights how AI-driven supply chain constraints are affecting even legacy hardware, with Nvidia acknowledging that its lack of pre-AI hardware stockpiles leaves it vulnerable to current market rates.

via Ars Technica|
#ai-supply-chain#consumer-electronics#dram-prices
Memory Shortages Drive Samsung Price Hikes, Threatening 2027 iPhone Costs
technology26 days ago

Memory Shortages Drive Samsung Price Hikes, Threatening 2027 iPhone Costs

Samsung is raising prices for its Galaxy S26 series in South Korea, with a uniform increase of KRW 149,600 (approx. $110) effective October 1, 2026. This move follows a broader industry trend where AI-driven demand for memory chips has caused DRAM and NAND costs to spike by 30-40%. While Samsung’s hike maintains a price advantage over Apple in Korea, US listings for the Galaxy S26 Ultra suggest a potential $100 increase to $1,399. Apple has accepted similar memory cost hikes from Samsung for 2027, signaling further price increases for iPhones and other devices as supply gaps widen.

via PhoneArena|
#ai-supply-chain#apple-iphone-18#consumer-electronics
Pax Silica: The U.S.-Led Drive to Guard AI’s Global Supply Chain
world9 months ago

Pax Silica: The U.S.-Led Drive to Guard AI’s Global Supply Chain

The Trump administration is pushing Pax Silica, a U.S.-led effort with six allies (Israel, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the United Kingdom) to secure the global AI and tech supply chain—from minerals and energy to semiconductors and logistics—citing China’s dominance in rare earths and Belt and Road influence. Qatar and the UAE are expected to join, with talks underway with the EU, Canada, and Taiwan. The plan rests on four pillars: rebalancing trade, reindustrializing America, securing supply chains, and stabilizing conflict zones through economic tools, all aimed at reducing China’s leverage in AI and technology.

via Gizmodo|
#ai-supply-chain#china#economic-security