All articles tagged with #ram shortage
Sony says the PS6 launch date isn't fixed due to ongoing memory shortages and a wider component crunch; Wall Street Journal cites CEO Hiroko Totoki noting memory prices will stay high in FY2027, with analysts previously predicting a 2027 release. The company also signals a shift toward an all-digital future with less emphasis on discs and a stronger push into subscriptions, potentially arriving no earlier than 2028.
Roku’s reputation for affordable streaming is under pressure as widespread RAM shortages push hardware costs higher (Ultra up to $150, Streaming Stick to $40), with the company warning margins will worsen; a pending Fox takeover could shift control and affect pricing, signaling a potential end to Roku’s budget-friendly advantage despite its broad market presence.
Google’s Shakil Barkat signaled that the Pixel 11 lineup will cost more than the Pixel 10 due to RAM shortages tied to AI data-center expansion, with pricing to be adjusted dynamically; rumors peg the base Pixel 11 at $899 with 256GB of storage and suggest the Pixel 11 Pro could drop RAM from 16GB to 12GB, ahead of an August 12 launch.
Sony executives indicate the PlayStation 6 may launch around $1,000, arguing Sony will price hardware to protect margins rather than pursue heavy subsidies. With rising RAM/DRAM costs and BOM pressures, Sony plans to justify the price by the value of the gaming experience, suggesting the PS6 (and its portable companion) will be priced higher than the PS5 at launch, aligning with other upcoming-gen pricing trends.
Leaker claims the PS6’s bill of materials has risen to around $960, about $200 more than a prior estimate, which could put the base Digital Edition around $850–$899 and the Disc Edition near $950, amid ongoing RAM/memory-cost pressures affecting next-gen console pricing.
Apple is reportedly pursuing a pricing strategy for the iPhone 18 Pro Max that avoids large increases amid a global RAM shortage and rising component costs, leveraging its supply chain, economies of scale, and enhanced on-device AI to offer stronger value and maintain premium appeal without alienating price-conscious buyers.
Analyst Jeff Pu expects Apple to pursue an aggressive pricing strategy for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup despite a RAM shortage, potentially keeping starting prices the same as or only slightly higher than the iPhone 17 Pro due to Apple's scale and efforts to cut costs elsewhere, with new features and production details shaping the autumn release.
Analyst Tim Culpan says RAM shortages could end the Neo's $599 base config, leaving only a $699 model with 512GB; Apple is doubling Neo production to 10 million to meet demand, but higher RAM and A18 Pro chip costs for the second batch could push prices up for consumers.
Apple is trimming RAM configurations on Mac mini and Mac Studio due to a global memory shortage driven by AI server demand: Mac mini no longer offers 32GB/64GB RAM (and the 256GB SSD option has been removed, raising the base price), while the Mac Studio's M3 Ultra is limited to 96GB RAM with higher-tier options dropped; 9–10 week delivery estimates persist for affected models and Tim Cook says supply-demand balance could take months.
Leaks suggest the Pixel 11 lineup could ship with less RAM due to the global RAM shortage: base models may start at 8GB (down from 12GB) with 12GB on the Pro variants (down from 16GB), and 16GB configurations still available but possibly priced higher; the RAM squeeze is also driving price hikes across other devices, though Google’s Pro models reportedly include camera upgrades and brighter displays.
Apple has removed the 256GB Mac mini option, leaving the base M4 configuration at $799 with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage; the 512GB model was already $799, and the 256GB option is no longer available. Apple cites ongoing supply constraints and higher RAM costs driven by a global memory shortage, noting it may take months to balance supply for Mac mini and Mac Studio.
During Apple's Q2 2026 earnings call, Tim Cook said the Mac mini and Mac Studio may take several months to reach supply-demand balance due to stronger-than-expected AI-related demand and a global memory chip shortage; some RAM configurations are out of stock or discontinued, and base Mac mini availability remains limited as shipping delays widen.
Sony announced new PS5 price increases in several East Asian markets (following earlier hikes in the US/UK/Europe/Japan) due to ongoing global economic pressures and RAM shortages; price changes affect disc drive, Digital Edition, and Pro models and take effect May 1, with accompanying PlayStation Portal price adjustments in some markets.
Apple’s online store shows the base Mac mini (M4, 256GB, 16GB RAM) as currently unavailable, while upgraded RAM configurations (including 24GB and M4 Pro) remain in stock and some 32GB+ RAM options are out of stock. The stockout is likely tied to global RAM shortages driven by AI demand, though Apple is reportedly developing M5/M5 Pro for 2026 and a refresh timing remains unclear.
Framework unveils the Laptop 13 Pro with Intel Core Ultra 3 and factory-installed Linux (Ubuntu Certified), pitching a MacBook Pro–like experience for Linux users while navigating RAM and storage shortages through direct supplier access and transparent pricing; Linux users outpace Windows on the 13, signaling a Linux-forward direction for Framework hardware.