The RAM crisis threatens notebook memory loadouts – and if 8GB laptops make a comeback, are they still tenable?

With global RAM pricing spiking due to a surge in AI demand, what does this mean for buying a smartphone in 2026?

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is what your computer uses to multi-task. Most devices with any kind of computer inside, whether it’s a PC, laptop, smartphone, or game console, will require a minimum ...

The most recent price hike from Framework adds $10 per GB for the 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB options, with prices going up even ...

After much deliberation, you’ve concluded that RAM (Random Access Memory) is why your computer is not running at optimal performance. However, do you need more RAM or faster RAM? These are the ...

We've all gotten used to RAM being a non-issue in desktop and laptop computers, but that looks like it's all changing in 2026 ...

If you were planning on buying a PC any time in the near future, expect it to be more like a potluck than a wine and dine ...

MAINGEAR announces its new 'BYO' RAM builds, which provides gamers the ability to have a pre-built system assembled with or ...

Rising memory prices could force smartphone makers to scale back on RAM, making 16GB RAM phones harder to find in the near future. As RAM suppliers shift production toward AI-focused memory, even ...

The modular PC company Framework is adjusting the price of its DDR5 RAM modules once again as the cost of memory continues to ...

The ongoing RAM shortage and subsequent price hikes cast doubt over the release window for the PlayStation 6 and ...

Now, as the year winds down, we’re facing price spikes for memory and storage that are unlike anything I’ve seen in two ...