Report: AI requirements could push higher smartphone storage in 2026 amid supply constraints Marcus Mendes | Mar 23 2026 - 1:19 pm PT | Mar 23 2026 - 1:19 pm PT While rising NAND Flash prices and tighter supply were expected to drag down smartphone specs in 2026, a new report says AI demand will ac… …
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… The device is expected to be the first in a broader push into smart home hardware. Bloomberg reports that Apple is also working on additional products tied to its AI efforts, including a version of the display attached to a robotic arm, along with new HomePod and Apple TV hardware. …
… Every company building AI right now needs chips, and Samsung makes the memory chips that power those AI systems. Demand is surging while supply struggles to keep up, pushing prices higher and boosting Samsung’s profits. …
… If you need any proof, look at how the last two years of iPhone have performed even without a big AI push. Even MacBook Neo is selling like hotcakes without the breathless promotion of "life-altering AI" from Microsoft. …
… That hardware upgrade is designed specifically to push on-device AI performance, meaning tasks like image processing, transcription, and advanced productivity tools run faster without constantly leaning on the cloud. …
… Just let the AI device deliver information directly to your ear holes, while your brain gets all the smoother. These camera-toting AirPods won't be Apple's only AI-focused hardware: Gurman also reports that we may eventually see smart glasses and a pendant. …
On Thursday, the Oura Ring 5 debuted with new AI-driven health monitoring, blood pressure trend tracking, and integrated medical records as the smart ring company pushes deeper into preventive healthcare beyond sleep and fitness tracking. …
… They will run both on-device and in Private Cloud Compute to parse data and complete tasks on behalf of the user. An on-device AI that stays out of the way Most users will likely interact with Apple& 039;s AI systems and Siri using these base models and nothing else. …
… Below are the new starting prices for several devices in Microsoft's Surface lineup: 13-inch Surface Pro — $1,500 for Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD 12-inch Surface Pro — $1,050 for Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB UFS 13-inch Surface Laptop — $1,200 for Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB… …
