As AI companies snap up memory chips, smartphone and PC makers face higher costs and tighter supply — which could lead to ...

AI data centers are soaking up key components, raising the risk of higher smartphone and PC prices for consumers in 2026.

To the surprise of almost nobody, the unprecedented build-out of datacenters and the equipping of them with servers for ...

The drive letter X: in Windows usually stands for the use of a RAM disc. RAM refers to Random Access Memory, i.e. the working memory of your PC. You can make part of it available as a RAM disc and ...

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There are many non-volatile memory technologies in use; RRAM is another option — maybe. Random access memory (RAM), sometimes called by a more descriptive name of read/write (R/W) memory, is critical ...

Rising DDR5 memory prices aren't limited to mobile phones: The laptop market is expected to shift, too, as manufacturers race to keep costs down. TrendForce reports that companies such as Dell, Lenovo ...

Memory channels are one of those quiet design choices that can make a gaming PC feel snappy or strangely sluggish, even when the CPU and GPU look strong on paper. The difference between running a ...

The City Council plans to ram through a controversial bill giving the NYPD’s civilian watchdog direct access to body-worn camera footage — despite cops ripping it as an “unnecessary” power grab, The ...

Price hikes related to the memory shortage aren’t just coming for PC gamers; smartphones, laptops, and storage drives could soon get increases, too. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, ...

Random access memory, or RAM, is in just about every piece of technology we use. But it’s also the technology that AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta are using to power the servers ...

If you’ve ever shopped for a gaming console, you’ve probably noticed specifications like CPU speed, GPU power, and RAM capacity. While these terms can seem technical or intimidating, understanding ...