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MacBook Neo Defies 8GB RAM Limits With Surging Demand
gadgets2 days ago

MacBook Neo Defies 8GB RAM Limits With Surging Demand

Apple’s $600 MacBook Neo is proving popular despite its 8GB of unified memory, with two-to-three week online wait times signaling strong demand. Industry chatter points to supply constraints around the A18 Pro chip and RAM, but the unified memory approach helps the device handle typical browsing, streaming, and light tasks. A Neo 2 with more RAM (potentially 12GB) and an A19 Pro chip is rumored, but Apple is expected to keep the Neo’s base price at $600.

via Gizmodo|
#apple#gadgets#macbook-neo
PC RAM Prices Dip, But Analysts Expect a Short-Lived Slide
technology13 days ago

PC RAM Prices Dip, But Analysts Expect a Short-Lived Slide

DDR5 RAM prices have ticked down slightly after AI-driven demand eased, with some kits discounted by up to $40; but analysts warn the drop may be temporary as AI workloads continue to drive demand. Even with current discounts, prices remain well above historic lows, and manufacturers have signaled further price increases in 2026, suggesting any relief may not last.

via Kotaku|
#ai#memory#pc-gaming
MacBook Neo’s 8GB RAM outperforms Windows PCs in real-world RAM tests
technology28 days ago

MacBook Neo’s 8GB RAM outperforms Windows PCs in real-world RAM tests

Tom’s Guide tested the $599 MacBook Neo with 8GB of unified memory against a Windows PC with 128GB RAM, using Chrome with 20 tabs, Apple Music, and Photoshop. The Neo managed total memory of about 7.24 GB versus ~27.1 GB on the Windows machine, with Chrome consuming 1.67 GB on macOS vs 4.76 GB on Windows and similar differences for apps. The article argues that unified memory and macOS RAM compression let the Neo feel lean and responsive despite less RAM, while Windows’ caching can bloat apparent usage. The takeaway: more RAM isn’t always better, though Windows may still win in gaming; the MacBook Neo’s architecture makes 8GB feel much more capable at budget pricing.

via Tom's Guide|
#macbook-neo#memory-management#ram
Ram Reboots the ProMaster City on a Proven European Van Backbone
business1 month ago

Ram Reboots the ProMaster City on a Proven European Van Backbone

Ram is reviving the ProMaster City for 2027 by using a European-built van platform shared across Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot, Opel, Toyota and others. The rebadged van will be assembled in Bursa, Türkiye, with a 1.6-liter inline-four producing 166 hp and 221 lb-ft, offering about 167 cubic feet of cargo space, a 2,000 lb payload and 2,000 lb tow capacity. It can be ordered as cargo or passenger with five or eight seats, and will be offered in two trims with a base price under $40,000. Stellantis is leveraging a proven, widely-sold platform to fill a midsize van gap that disappeared after 2023, banking on demand from fleet and trades.

via The Autopian|
#business#citroen-dispatch#european-van-platform
Video editing in 2026: 32GB RAM is the sweet spot
computing1 month ago

Video editing in 2026: 32GB RAM is the sweet spot

An opinion piece argues that RAM matters for video editing but more RAM isn’t a cure-all amid a RAM shortage and rising prices. For most 4K editing, 32GB is a practical sweet spot; 64GB benefits longer timelines and heavier VFX, while 8–16GB is usually insufficient. Budget-minded editors can use DDR4 on older systems or proxy media, though DDR5 kits remain costly. The RAM crunch could ease around 2028 as prices normalize.

via Tom's Guide|
#4k#computing#premiere-pro
Mac Studio Drops 512GB RAM Amid Global DRAM Shortage
technology1 month ago

Mac Studio Drops 512GB RAM Amid Global DRAM Shortage

Apple has removed the 512GB RAM option for the Mac Studio, leaving max RAM at 256GB (up from the 36GB base) and raising the 256GB upgrade to $2,000; 512GB RAM is no longer offered and 256GB configurations are shipping with May wait times due to DRAM shortages and growing demand for on‑device AI. Rumors suggest M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio models could arrive later in 2026 as memory supply remains tight.

via MacRumors|
#apple#dram-shortage#m3-ultra
Stellantis’s EV gamble backfires, prompting a pivot back to combustion
business1 month ago

Stellantis’s EV gamble backfires, prompting a pivot back to combustion

Stellantis says its forecast for rapid EV adoption was wrong, posting a 2025 net loss of $22.3 billion after $25.4 billion in unusual charges tied to its electric transition, canceling several EV programs and admitting weak U.S. EV sales; the company will reallocate more toward internal-combustion and hybrid models while continuing plug-ins, with Ram and Jeep key to return to profitability, and expects 2026 to bring improved execution and growth.

via InsideEVs|
#business#ev#financial-results
Paul McCartney’s Wings Reborn in New Documentary Man on the Run
music1 month ago

Paul McCartney’s Wings Reborn in New Documentary Man on the Run

Morgan Neville’s Man on the Run reexamines Wings as Paul McCartney’s audacious post‑Beatles project, detailing his partnership with Linda, the controversial inclusion of his wife in the band, and his stubborn push away from Beatles nostalgia toward a democratic, sometimes chaotic 1970s era that produced Ram and Band on the Run—told with intimate archival moments that cast Wings in a newer light.

via Rolling Stone|
#band-on-the-run#linda-mccartney#music
PS6 Rumor Teases 30GB RAM, But Price Tag Could Soar
technology2 months ago

PS6 Rumor Teases 30GB RAM, But Price Tag Could Soar

A leak from Kepler L2 claims the PS6 could ship with 30GB of GDDR7 RAM on a 160-bit bus (640GB/s), a big jump from the PS5’s 16GB. But rising RAM costs amid a memory shortage could push the console’s MSRP higher, with some chatter suggesting up to a $100 increase for the 30GB configuration. The leak points to a 2026 arrival, with manufacturing in mid-2027 and a full launch in Fall 2027 or early 2028, though details should be treated as speculative.

via Notebookcheck|
#gddr7#memory-bandwidth#playstation-6
Steam Machines Stall on Memory Shortage as Valve Reassesses Pricing
technology2 months ago

Steam Machines Stall on Memory Shortage as Valve Reassesses Pricing

Valve says the Steam Machine and Steam Frame launch timing and pricing are being revisited due to widespread memory and storage shortages, with potential price increases beyond the initial $700–$800 target. While release dates haven’t been ruled out, supply constraints are prompting a delay in concrete pricing. Valve maintains the hardware will support 4K 60 FPS with FSR, and plans to keep SSD/memory upgradeable, plus provide CAD docs for accessories. The memory crunch is also affecting other hardware launches in the industry.

via TechPowerUp|
#memory-shortage#pricing#ram
Apple braces for modest margin hit as memory prices rise
business2 months ago

Apple braces for modest margin hit as memory prices rise

Apple says rising RAM and SSD storage prices have had a minimal impact on gross margin in Q4 2025, with a potential small effect expected in the current quarter. The company committed to exploring long-term options to address price pressures, even as it reported $143.8 billion in revenue last quarter (up 16% YoY) and guided for similar 13-16% growth and 48-49% gross margin this quarter.

via MacRumors|
#business#earnings#grossmargin
Apple to Hold iPhone 18 Price Steady Amid RAM Crunch, Kuo Says
news2 months ago

Apple to Hold iPhone 18 Price Steady Amid RAM Crunch, Kuo Says

Apple plans to keep the iPhone 18’s starting price flat despite a global RAM shortage, opting to absorb higher RAM costs and offset them with growth in its services business. Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is now negotiating memory prices quarterly (instead of semi-annually) and expects another RAM price uptick next round, while bottlenecks in non-RAM parts like glass cloth—driven by AI demand—could also affect suppliers.

via The Verge|
#apple#iphone#ming-chi-kuo