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First came RAMageddon and storage inflation, now a CPU shortage could be on the cards as PC makers report limited supplies

A CPU shortage and plenty of price hikes could be on the horizon if new reports from server builders and PC makers coming out of Asia are to be believed.

GamesRadar · Mar 26

Forget the RAM crisis — storage prices are spiralling, and processors could be next, as gaming PC maker warns 'CPU shortage is getting more serious'

The cost of all key PC components is being hit, as apparently, CPUs are now in the firing line.

TechRadar · Mar 25

PC makers face shortages of Intel and AMD CPUs that stretch up to six months — lead time for orders jumps from just two weeks in the face of AI demand

Many PC manufacturers are facing challenges in acquiring inventory of Intel and AMD CPUs, saying that there is not enough supply to meet consumer demand.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 25

Toyota Wants to Stretch a Car's Life Cycle to Nine Years

It’s safe to say business is booming at Toyota. In 2024, it remained the world’s largest carmaker for the fifth consecutive year. Earlier this month, Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon highlighted “strong demand for our products. We can barely cover the demand.” Looking ahead, the Japanese automotive giant is confident…

Motor1 · Nov 18, 2025

'New Normal': Tariffs Cost Japan's Auto Companies Nearly $10 Billion So Far

Today on Critical Materials: Subaru pivots to hybrids, Japan's automakers are feeling tariffs and China's zero-mile used EVs are causing trust issues.

InsideEVs · Nov 11, 2025

Nvidia Supplier Foxconn Announces First-Ever Deployment Of Humanoid Robots For AI Server Production

Foxconn Technology Group, owned by Hon Hai Precision Industry (OTC:HNHPF) is reportedly set to deploy humanoid robots for the production of AI servers in Texas amid its aggressive expansion push in the U.S.

Benzinga · Nov 7, 2025

Japan Might Start Importing American-Made Cars

Over the summer, Japan and the United States reportedly finalized a trade deal; however, it doesn’t appear that the negotiations are complete. New reports suggest that the Japanese domestic market might soon see an influx of American-made cars.   

Motor1 · Oct 27, 2025

The iPhone Air Problem: How Apple's Boldest Design Failed to Impress Consumers

Apple's thinnest iPhone faces weak demand and major production cuts as analysts call it a rare misstep for the tech giant.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Reportedly Move Production Out Of China As Tensions Rise

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) plans to shift most new product manufacturing out of China as early as next year, joining other U.S. tech giants in expanding production beyond the world's second-largest economy, according to a report published Thursday.

Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025

Chip designer Jim Keller says Intel still has 'a lot of work to do' — would consider it for Tenstorrent AI chip production, already in talks with TSMC, Rapidus, and Samsung for 2nm tech

Chip design startup Tenstorrent has announced it'll work with TSMC and Samsung for its next-generation 2nm chips. It will also work with Japanese firm, Rapidus, and would consider Intel in the future, once it has a more defined roadmap.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 3, 2025