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The era of cheap PCs may be over — RAM prices are about to jump 15% with no relief until 2028

If you’re looking to buy a PC or tablet in 2026, the “wait and see” approach isn’t going to work, as the IDC just put out a damning forecast that prices will continue to skyrocket — only beginning to level out in 2028.

Tom’s Guide

2026 PC shipment forecast slashed amid memory shortages — IDC says total PC market value to nonetheless increase to $274 billion due to ongoing price hikes

IDC expects unit shipments of PCs in 2026 to be down 11.3% year-over-year, but the whole market value will increase 1.6% due to higher prices.

Tom’s Hardware

The Memory Crunch Wallops the Smartphone and PC Market

Expect higher prices for smartphones and PCs as sellers grapple with a severe global memory shortage.

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One brand now owns half the US foldable phone market, and it's not Samsung

New data shows Motorola leading foldable phone sales in the United States.

Android Central

Turns out Samsung isn't king of the foldables – and you might be surprised by the brand that is

Latest figures reveal the phones that people are buying – and a surprising brand is ruling the market in many regions

The MacBook Neo ‘isn’t leaving rivals room’ — Apple’s $599 laptop is about to become a nightmare for Windows PC makers

Analysts say the Neo is about to put the hurt on Apple's rivals

Tom’s Guide

OPPO, MediaTek let 'Omni' take the MWC 2026 stage, as the gateway to AI and the physical world

OPPO, MediaTek showcased several AI innovations through their partnership during MWC 2026.

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AI memory crunch forces DRAM market into 'hourly pricing' model, report claims — small and medium-sized businesses fighting for survival

According to DigiTimes, these companies began struggling to absorb soaring memory costs in the second half of 2025.

Tom’s Hardware

Samsung on Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus $100 price hike — 'we've packed [in] so much innovation'

Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus are more expensive this year, and it's now confirmed the RAM crisis is partially to blame.

Tom’s Guide

MWC 2026: AI, foldables, satellite connectivity, and memory crisis

MWC 2026 may be about AI breakthroughs, foldables, and satellite gains, but tightening memory supply and rising component costs could define the bigger story.

Android Central

‘The tariffs and pandemic crisis seem a joke compared to this’: Cheap phones could be gone forever thanks to the RAM crisis, a new report claims

The smartphone market could be forever changed by the RAM crisis, says a new report — and Android could be hit particularly badly.

TechRadar

'Largest drop ever': IDC predicts dire smartphone market in 2026 over memory shortage crisis

A new report claims that the smartphone market in 2026 will take a huge hit thanks to the ongoing memory crisis.

Tom’s Guide

'Basically zero' — top Goldman Sachs economist says AI barely had any positive effect on the US economy in 2025

Though AI's impact on the US economy might not have been so big, it's certainly set to continue rising globally.

TechRadar

What to expect from the upcoming Pixel 10a launch, and why Pixel fans should be excited

The Google Pixel 10a launches soon, and despite the challenges and growing expectations, it's a surprisingly well-positioned mid-range smartphone.

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The Independent calls on government to help end Aids pandemic

Chief international correspondent Bel Trew tells parliament’s International Development Select Committee that our call to protect funding will help save lives

TechRadar

'It really is the craziest time ever': data centers to grab 70% of all high-end memory chips in 2026 as AI boom leaves consumers in the cold

RAM has already skyrocketed in price, but with no respite in sight, the worry is that it'll be moon-rocketing by the time this year is out.

Android Central

Global smartphone shipments rise 2.3% in Q4 2025: Samsung and Apple lead the market

The global smartphone market rebounded in Q4 2025, witnessing a 2.3% surge in shipments despite supply chain hurdles, with Samsung's impressive 61.2 million units shipped marking its strongest performance since 2013.

Tom’s Guide

Xreal is suing Viture for ‘freeriding on technological breakthroughs’ — how does this huge patent infringement lawsuit impact you and the AR glasses you should buy?

Xreal has just filed a U.S. patent infringement lawsuit against Viture — claiming that “rather than investing in original development, Viture unlawfully incorporated Xreal’s patented inventions into its AR glasses products, freeriding on Xreal’s technological breakthroughs.”

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Windows Central

"The year ahead is shaping up to be extremely volatile" — IDC adds another PC price alarm to a market already filled with noise

Expert analysts agree that 2026 will be anything but pleasant for those shopping for a new PC, and smaller brands will struggle the most.

TechRadar

PC sales set for a 2026 downturn as memory demand hits other devices

Industry analysts agree: PC prices are rising. Upgrade your PC now or you'll either be faced with a higher bill or poorer specs in the future.

PC Gamer

PC shipments grew in 2025 but the market 'will be far different in 12 months given how quickly the memory situation is evolving'

"We might also see PC memory specifications be lowered on average to preserve memory inventory on hand".

TechRadar

Samsung warns of TV price hikes as AI eats all the chips

‘No company is immune to its impact’: Samsung warns the ongoing DRAM shortage will mean pricier TVs

International Business Times UK

AI Is Making Your Next Laptop More Expensive: ASUS Announces Price Hikes as Memory Costs Triple

ASUS confirms price hikes from 5 January as AI-driven memory shortages reshape the PC market. IDC warns laptop prices could rise by 8% while shipments contract nearly 9% in 2026.

TechRadar

Experts warn PC prices could rise even more in 2026 as RAM costs set to soar higher

PCs and smartphones could become far more expensive from the second half of 2026 due to memory shortages, experts warn.

Tom’s Hardware

IDC warns PC market could shrink up to 9% in 2026 due to skyrocketing RAM pricing — even moderate forecast hits 5% drop as AI-driven shortages slam into PC market

An IDC report revises earlier guidance, warning of a shrink in the PC market that could approach 9%.

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