Okay, Don’t Panic, But HDD Prices Are Now Rising Faster Than They Have in Years; Mimicking the Great RAM Shortage
… Similar to AI memory, HDDs have seen massive adoption in recent times, which has put suppliers under pressure. …
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Silicon Motion CEO Warns Memory & SSD Shortages Will Drag Into 2028 as AI Firms Lock Up Supply Through Long-Term Contracts
… Economic Daily Korea Given the extreme pressure on DRAM and NAND makers, Silicon Motion's CEO, Chia-Chang Gou, has said that memory and SSD shortages are expected to last till 2028 . …
ASUS Announces Price Hikes for "Certain" Product Combinations, Starting 5th January 2026
… This decision is a necessary response to sustained cost pressures and rising supply costs, aimed at ensuring stable supply, maintaining product quality and service standards, and continuing to support the broader ecosystem. …
AMD Radeon RX 6800 16 GB Custom Models Drop To $469 US, Putting More Pressure On NVIDIA 4070
… Meanwhile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is available in plenty of stock and can be found at MSRP from multiple AIBs at multiple retailers. …
Apple Finalized The M7 Chip Design Just Six Months After The M6, As AI Pressures Company To Bring Neural Processing Upgrades Into Overdrive Mode
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Hydrofluoric Acid Prices Climb as AI Chip Demand Outpaces a Strained Semiconductor Materials Supply
… Industry analysts quoted outline that the high demand for chip packaging is also contributing to the pressure on the chemical supply chain. …
Microsoft’s Efforts In Making Windows 11 More Efficient Isn’t Just Due To The DRAM Shortage; Analyst Believes MacBook Neo Played A Pivotal Role In This Decision
… Related Story Microsoft No Longer Recommends Windows 11 Users Have 32GB RAM In Their Systems, Removes All Traces Of The Statement As It Focuses On 8GB Memory Optimizations As reported by Window s Latest , the stellar pricing of the MacBook Neo has not just put pressure on Microsoft but on the entir… …
Microsoft Hikes Windows OEM Licensing Fees 7-10%, Pushing PC Prices Up Another 5% This Quarter
… In a report by United Daily News , it is reported that Microsoft is raising the licensing fees for its Windows OEM operating systems, which will further increase pressure on PC manufacturers and are expected to raise prices by another 5% in the third quarter. …
Tesla Reportedly Moving The Production Of Its AI6.5 Chip From TSMC To Intel "Under The Pressure And Insistence Of The Trump Administration"
… Tesla is reportedly facing concerted pressure from the Trump administration to move the fabrication of its AI6.5 chips from TSMC to Intel Back in April, while discussing the taping out of Tesla's AI5 chip, Elon Musk had announced that the upcoming AI6 chip would be fabricated at Samsung's 2nm fab i… …
Memory & NAND Prices Surged Over 90% In Q1 2026 & Another 20% Hike Expected In Q2
… With that said, we have seen certain memory and NAND prices hit far beyond the averages reported here. …