The AI explosion isn't just hurting the prices of computers and consoles – it's coming for TVs and audio tech too Price rises could be coming for all AV tech, and budget sets may get hit hardest TechRadar · Jan 13
In a bid to meet the memory supply crisis head on, SK Hynix announces it will invest nearly $13 billion into fresh AI packaging facility But shortages still won't be alleviated any time soon. PC Gamer · Jan 13
U.S. allows TSMC to import chipmaking equipment to its China fabs — Samsung, SK hynix likewise receive go signal from Commerce Department The U.S. Department of Commerce didn't renew the validated end-user status of these chipmakers, requiring them to acquire annual licenses to import chipmaking tools containing U.S. tech into their Chinese fabs. Tom’s Hardware · Jan 1
Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares $4.2 billion USD IPO to take advantage of tight memory market — company lays out path to profitability as DRAM demand skyrockets worldwide Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares to file for IPO in Beijing, aiming to raise $4.2 billion USD in order to expand production and fund next-gen DRAM development. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 31, 2025
US Quietly Greenlights Samsung and SK Hynix to Ship Chip Tools Into China — But There's a Catch The US has approved annual licences for Samsung and SK Hynix to ship chipmaking tools to China in 2026 — replacing broad waivers with tighter controls. International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025
U.S. grants Samsung and SK hynix 2026 licenses for chipmaking tool shipments to China — annual approvals replace dated waiver system The U.S. government has approved annual export licenses allowing Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to ship chipmaking equipment to their manufacturing facilities in China throughout 2026. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 30, 2025
RAM price crisis LIVE — all the latest updates on price surges, global memory shortage, expert advice and more Here's everything you need to know about the ongoing RAM price crisis, along with the latest updates and our expert advice on current prices on phones, tablets, laptops and more. Tom’s Guide · Dec 19, 2025
Intel-certified 256 GB DDR5 stick could cut Xeon memory power by 18%, saving millions of dollars — a 32W-per-socket reduction could save millions per hyperscale data center SK hynix first to validate 32Gb-based 256GB DDR5 module with Intel: up to 32.4W power savings per server, or millions of dollars per hyperscale data center. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 19, 2025
“No stock!” shouts Samsung — as it reportedly doubles the price of DDR5 RAM for suppliers Samsung reportedly doubled DDR5 contract prices, which will lead to higher costs for consumers shopping for RAM. Windows Central · Dec 17, 2025
Looking for a cheap SSD? Don't wait – Samsung could stop producing budget models soon SSD price rises could hit budget drives hard, so buy now, don't wait – and there's more RAM misery in the cards too. TechRadar · Dec 15, 2025
MacBook and iPhone prices could rise in 2026, as Apple’s RAM supply advantage begins to fade Apple devices like the iPhone or MacBook could be getting more expensive in 2026, as the company's DRAM chip agreements are rumored to expire. Tom’s Guide · Dec 15, 2025
Why is RAM so expensive right now? It's way more complicated than you think The global DRAM crunch explained: shortages, soaring prices, and what comes next. TechRadar · Dec 10, 2025
Nvidia Supplier SK Hynix Eyes NYSE Listing to Accelerate AI Momentum South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is exploring a US listing to enhance its corporate valuation and better compete with US peers like Micron Technology. International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025
What's going on with RAM? — Everything you need to know about surging prices, AI demand, and global tech market disruption RAM prices have skyrocketed, and it doesn't seem like they're going to come down anytime soon. This could have lasting effects on the tech market as a whole, and it could last for years. I explain. Windows Central · Dec 9, 2025
GamesRadar · Dec 6, 2025 Crucial could have been the brand to help consumers with RAM and storage costs, not make them worse Micron is closing down the Crucial brand, but as someone who covers RAM and storage for a living, I don't think it had to be this way.
Operation Sports · Dec 4, 2025 Crucial Exits Consumer Market After 29 Years Amid AI-Driven Price Surge The Crucial consumer line is all but done.
PC Gamer · Dec 4, 2025 Hot on the heels of Micron bailing out of the consumer RAM market, SK hynix is apparently committing over $500 billion to build four new memory fabs, with the first to be finished by 2027 No guesses as to what customer all this money is really for.
Operation Sports · Dec 2, 2025 Surging RAM Costs Put Pressure on PCs, Consoles, and the Next Wave of Games RAM is quickly becoming a rare commodity in 2025, and moving to next year, prices won’t be coming down anytime soon. According to PCPartPicker’s pricing trend report, the average cost of a 32GB DDR5-6000MHz RAM kit is $350 right now (more than double compared to September 2025). The situation is…
PC Gamer · Dec 2, 2025 Memory crisis and sky-high DRAM prices could run past 2028 as Samsung and SK Hynix opt to 'minimize the risk of oversupply' The two big memory makers want to stick with boom and avoid bust.
Windows Central · Nov 24, 2025 Epic CEO: "RAM price increases will be a real problem" — as OpenAI et al. blow up RAM prices, threatening affordability of everything from Xbox to TVs and laptops Microsoft, OpenAI, and other artificial intelligence proponents are using tax payer subsidies to blow up the price of RAM, and by extension, practically all consumer tech.
Benzinga · Nov 19, 2025 Nvidia's Smartphone-Style Memory Shift To Trigger A 100% Price Surge In Server Memory By 2026: Report The decision by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) to integrate smartphone-style memory chips into its AI servers could potentially double the prices of server memory by the end of 2026, according to a report.
PC Gamer · Nov 14, 2025 Going ham with RAM: Adata and MSI max out DIMM capacities thanks to clock drivers and SK Hynix stacks flash with DRAM for the ultimate memory chips Like we'll be able to afford any of it, the way things are going right now.
Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025 Key AI Chip Supplier ASML Deepens Ties With Samsung and SK hynix in South Korea Dutch chip equipment giant, ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) opened its new 16,000-square-meter Hwaseong Campus in South Korea on Wednesday to strengthen research, development, and collaboration with key partners Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (OTC:SSNLF) and SK hynix.
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 7, 2025 Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super could be cancelled or get pricier due to AI-induced GDDR7 woes — rumor claims 3 GB memory chips are now too valuable for consumer GPUs Nvidia RTX 5000 Super series might be canceled due to AI-induced GDDR7 shortage, as rumors suggest that 3GB GDDR7 chips will be hard to come by.
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 5, 2025 SK hynix reveals DRAM development roadmap through 2031 — DDR6, GDDR8, LPDDR6, and 3D DRAM incoming SK hynix’s DRAM roadmap presented at the SK AI Summit 2025 outlines the company’s AI-focused memory strategy through 2031 that includes DDR6, LPDDR6, GDDR8, and next generations of HBM solutions. HBF is not expected to hit the market before 2030.