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"A distorted market crippled by the behavior of DRAM oligopolists": A new lawsuit is going after RAM makers for their alleged price and supply fixing

Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron control roughly 90% of the world's DRAM supply. A new lawsuit alleges that the oligopoly has been fixing supply and prices, leading to spiking prices across the broad tech market. Here's what you need to know.

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Micron Stock Jumps After Blockbuster Earnings. Its Long-Term Supply Deals Could Be a Game Changer.

Micron’s blockbuster earnings and expanding long-term supply agreements indicate the company’s AI-driven momentum remains strong, potentially supporting further upside for MU stock.

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South Korea unveils $520 billion investment plan with Samsung and SK Hynix to expand memory chip dominance — plan includes four new fabs and HBM facilities, amid strong government support

President Lee unveiled an 800 trillion won ($520B) public-private plan for four new Samsung and SK Hynix fabs, dwarfing the US CHIPS Act tenfold.

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Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron sued over alleged DRAM price fixing amid record memory costs — lawsuit claims coordinated HBM shift was cover to curtail DDR3 and DDR4 production

Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron were sued on June 25th in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

Tom’s Hardware

Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership

The plan, anchored by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, marks Lee's boldest push yet to align South Korea's AI and chip ambitions with his pledge to narrow domestic regional disparities and revive economies beyond the Seoul metropolitan area.

The Economic Times

I knew we weren't crazy! Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron just got sued — accused of using 'AI' to fix prices and screw your wallet in RAMpocalypse

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are facing a major federal class-action lawsuit alleging 2026 memory price-fixing. Here is what it means for your wallet.

Tom’s Guide

'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boom

South Korea's chip industry is poised for a significant boost amidst soaring demand for AI components. Analysts highlight this as a crucial opportunity to outpace rivals like China. Massive investments in new factories and data centers are underway, driven by sky-high profits from advanced memory chip production. This boom, however,…

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Prove Your History Knowledge Is Above Average By Identifying All 18 Famous Events That Came First

Calling all history buffs! If you passed Advanced Placement U.S. History, consider this your victory lap. If you didn't take it, now is your moment to prove your memory skills are secretly elite. From ancient wonders and legendary pop culture milestones to the birth of modern social media, we are…

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Another PS5, Xbox Series S/X Price Hike Is Reportedly Coming Due to Worsening RAM Conditions

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X are getting another price hike on top of what has already been confirmed, according to a report.

Player One

Shares in chipmakers underpinning AI boom rocket in first half of 2026

Value of some chip manufacturers have tripled, or more, driving Asia Pacific stock markets sharply higher

The Guardian - UK

Memory prices are predicted to rise as much as 50% in Q3 and it only gets worse from there

I'm gonna be playing low-res indie games for years.

PC Gamer

Never mind winter fuel – we need a summer cooling payment

Brief letters: Heatwave | Memory tests | Keeping up with prime ministers | Bus driver jokes | American emperor

The Guardian - UK

Apple Just Handed These 4 Memory Stocks Their Best News of the Year

Louis Navellier identifies Micron, Seagate, Western Digital, and Sandisk as beneficiaries of a structural memory shortage, with Micron ranked first on his fundamental model.

MarketBeat

Q3 Results Proved That the Stars Are Aligned for Micron Stock

Micron is enjoying a rally of almost 297% so far this year. Is it any wonder that Stifel reiterated its "Buy" rating on the stock?

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Lenovo says the 'RAMageddon' is the new normal, outlines survival guide — at ISC 2026 an exec said 'it will never be like it was last year'

At the International Supercomputing Conference this past week, Lenovo reportedly said the memory market 'it will never be like it was last year.'

The Economic Times

iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expected price in India, camera upgrades, colours, specifications and everything you need to know

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Prepare for a potential price hike on Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models, slated for a September 2026 launch. Analysts point to rising component costs, especially for memory chips, as the likely driver. Expect a powerful A20 Pro chipset and a…

Tom’s Hardware

China’s Loongson launches homegrown 16-core server CPU built on LoongArch architecture — 40W chip with DDR4 ECC and 32 PCIe lanes targets cheap SMB file, database, and web servers

Loongson has announced the 3C3000, a 16-core LoongArch server CPU with DDR4 ECC, 32 PCIe lanes, 40W typical power, and performance claimed to match the earlier 3C5000.

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Even Apple couldn't escape the memory chip 'RAM-ageddon' crisis. Here's why PC prices are soaring this summer

Apple, Microsoft, HP and other gadget makers are being forced to choose between sacrificing sales or profit.

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Funding the 'mother of all cycles': Chris Wood cuts Indian stocks to double down on South Korean chip giants

Christopher Wood has cut select Indian equities to increase exposure to South Korean chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, betting on the AI-driven capex cycle. He views memory stocks as core beneficiaries, citing strong demand, attractive valuations and structural shifts, while warning that malinvestment risks could eventually disrupt the…

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Quote of the Day by Russian writer Varlam Shalamov, who survived 17 years in Soviet Gulag camps: ‘A human being survives by his ability to forget…’

Quote of the Day by Varlam Shalamov: The human mind possesses a remarkable ability to soften painful memories, allowing us to heal and move forward, much like the characters in 'Inside Out.' Russian writer Varlam Shalamov, a survivor of harsh labor camps, believed this capacity to forget is crucial for…

Tom’s Hardware

Apple reportedly lobbies Uncle Sam for access to Chinese memory chips — tech giant allegedly wants to buy from blacklisted CXMT

Following a historic price hike, the Financial Times reports that Apple is lobbying in Washington to secure approval to buy cheaper RAM from CXMT. The manufacturer is currently designated as a Chinese military company, but is not entirely banned by the White House.

Windows Central

The RAM crisis is getting worse — I take a look at when prices might fall, and whether you'll ever see the savings when they do

The RAM crisis keeps getting worse, and the last couple of weeks have been particularly impactful as major companies have announced further price hikes on PCs, consoles, and other tech. Is there any way to stop the bleeding? Will PC prices ever return to normal? I take a deep look…

The Economic Times

Raised $3 million, secured prestigious US O-1 visa: How IIT dropout Dhravya Shah built an AI startup before 20

Young Indian entrepreneur Dhravya Shah, before turning 20, launched over 15 open-source projects and sold two companies. His AI startup, now backed by $3 million and notable investors, focuses on memory infrastructure for AI agents. Shah, who received the prestigious O-1 visa, emphasizes that AI's future hinges on memory and…

Tom’s Hardware

Commodore drops Callback flip phone by $100 by defaulting to recycled memory chips and unbundling the earphones — Callback 8020 drops to $399 as skyrocketing memory prices punish smartphone buyers

Commodore has slashed the starting price of its Callback 8020 flip phone to $399, down from $499.

The Economic Times

Chris Wood’s big warning: The specific risk that will finally trigger the end of AI trade

Jefferies strategist Chris Wood believes the AI boom will end not because of a chip glut, but when investors realise hyperscalers cannot generate adequate returns on massive AI investments. He warns that concerns over capital misallocation, rather than supply, could trigger a prolonged pause in the AI trade.

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