AI is transforming the way we work and live but it's reshaping the tech market too, and not always in ways that benefit everyday consumers. Case in point: a surge in memory demand has triggered what's being called RAMageddon.
In the race to get their hands on more memory, AI companies have created a consumer shortage that's hit everything we love — from games consoles and phones to tablets and PCs. With no relief expected until 2028 at the earliest, buying a computer now means thinking carefully about what you actually need, because cutting-edge comes at a cost.
