The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've ...

Building a computer is never cheap, but it can be a particularly frustrating experience when the price of a specific component inflates well beyond what it would typically go for. A few years ago, it ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A technology shockwave is rippling through the global electronics market, and Springfield consumers are likely to feel it soon. A massive buy‑up of computer RAM, the short‑term ...

Global PC shipments are expected to decline 5% year over year in 2026 to 262 million units, according to Counterpoint ...

Framework is also warning about cost increases to SSD storage, and possible price hikes to CPU.

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Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

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 ...

Buying a new computer or repairing an existing one is getting more expensive, as key components like RAM and solid-state ...

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A perfect storm of surging demand, constrained supply, and rising memory requirements is making AI laptops more expensive.

The RAM crunch is making consumers in Malaysia rethink their next computer upgrade, with many saying it's too expensive.