Computer chips power almost everything in the modern world — from smartphones and cars to appliances and military systems. But in the early 2020s, a global shortage suddenly disrupted entire ...

The world is seeing a full-blown RAM crisis in 2026 due to the hardware needed to power the AI boom. That spells trouble for ...

AI demand is triggering a historic memory-chip shortage. Meeting exponential demand for chips will be expensive and maybe even impossible.

There's a new memory chip shortage and its effects are likely to reach consumers faster than expected. As you probably guessed, the chip shortage is driven by AI. New AI data centers are being built, ...

Smartphone and PC makers are facing supply-chain pressures from the new kid on the block: AI companies. Memory chips are crucial for the production of consumer devices (if you've ever bought a laptop, ...

Honda has postponed the reopening of a plant in China and manufacturers of consumer electronics are warning of price increases due to the shortage of computer chips. That’s right. The semiconductor ...

If you have been pricing parts for a DIY PC build lately, you have probably noticed the warning signs already. Memory prices are moving up again, availability is tightening, and buyers are starting to ...

Companies that make memory chips have seen their share prices skyrocket over the last year. Investors received even more good news this week.

Google has reportedly dismissed several procurement executives after failing to secure essential high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for its AI hardware. Amid a global shortage, the company faced significant ...

The world needs a lot more memory chips and hard drives. The companies making those products have very good reasons not to rush the job. The boom-and-bust memory business has been enjoying its biggest ...

Facing soaring memory-chip prices, the world’s biggest electronics companies are staring at a list of unpalatable responses: charging consumers more, eating the costs or rejiggering product specs.

SK Hynix said the new facility would help it meet growing demand for memory chips. The $13 billion investment will build on its existing production in Cheongju. According to industry projections cited ...