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Anbernic's retro gaming handhelds are quietly losing RAM capacity and being downgraded to older LPDDR3 memory — company says 1GB capacity is still the standard, 512MB models 'an unexpected error'

… However, the company says that the standard memory capacity for the device remains 1GB and that this is an "unexpected error." Go deeper with TH Premium: AI shortages AI data centers are swallowing the world's memory and storage supply Chip scarcity assaults auto industry amid the worsening Nexperi… …

May 29, 2026 · Zhiye Liu

SK hynix to double memory wafer capacity within five years, chairman says — AI-driven shortage will persist until at least 2030

… HBM consumes far more wafers per bit than standard DRAM and carries the industry's highest margins, so capacity keeps tilting toward them. …

Jun 2, 2026 · Luke James

Apple quietly axes 128GB Mac Studio amid supply constraints and local AI frenzy — highest memory capacity reduced to 96GB, two months after discontinuation of 512GB model

… We’re also starting to see shortages affect high-capacity MacBooks. While 24GB and lower-capacity MacBook Air laptops are still thankfully readily available, you need to wait about two to three weeks if you want the 32GB version. …

May 6, 2026 · Jowi Morales

The rise of local agentic computing faces a brutal reality: rising DRAM prices — RTX Spark, Gorgon Halo chips subject to 63% DRAM contract price hike this quarter

… This shows us beyond doubt that expanding capacity while holding the line on premium pricing is a choice the AMD and Nvidia camps are making, not one that the market is forcing. …

Jun 3, 2026 · Luke James

Industry coalition urges Trump administration to take urgent action as AI data centers' extreme memory consumption threatens other industries — AI-driven memory chip shortage could raise prices in automotive, medical, telecommunications sectors

… Their recommendations include accelerating expansion of memory manufacturing capacity in the United States and allied nations, using trade agreements to strengthen supply-chain resilience, ensuring adequate memory supply for non-AI industries, leveraging CHIPS Act programs where possible, and reduc… …

Jun 5, 2026 · Etiido Uko

OpenAI bans China-linked ChatGPT accounts that amplified US data center electricity price backlash — used AI-generated cartoons to stoke fears over U.S. data center energy costs

… While no grid operator was named, capacity auction pricing links back to a real, well-documented dispute: PJM Interconnection's independent market monitor has blamed data centers for an "irreversible" 75.5% increase in power costs across the largest U.S. grid region, with wholesale prices near some… …

Jun 11, 2026 · Luke James

SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 8TB SSD Review — the undisputed king of high-capacity PCIe 5.0 SSDs

… In addition, the drive is backed up to 600TB of writes per TB of capacity within the five-year warranty period. …

Jun 16, 2026 · Shane Downing

Desperate SK hynix customers offer to buy its EUV machines and fund new fabs as memory capacity hits zero amid crushing AI-driven shortages — worsening global shortages pry open wallets to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars

… Suppliers are also being careful about how they distribute limited capacity, with one source telling Reuters they want to avoid the appearance of favoring specific customers during the AI buildout. …

May 8, 2026 · Luke James

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says, ‘It will be a long time before we can meet customer demand’ — tells shareholders that he will keep prices stable, refrain from implementing price hikes

… TSMC Arizona’s manufacturing capacity has been sold out through 2027 since early 2025, showing the massive demand for the company’s output. …

Jun 4, 2026 · Jowi Morales

32GB of DDR5 now costs $375 minimum — AI shortage continues to squeeze PC building

… If you did want more capacity, 64GB will set you back an astonishing $679.99. …

Jun 3, 2026 · Stephen Warwick

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