Thinking of buying a new computer/phone?
'Prices for computers and smartphones are expected to increase significantly throughout 2026, with some estimates suggesting rises of
15% to 30% for laptops and 5% to 20% for smartphones, driven by severe memory shortages. The surge is largely fueled by intense demand for AI data center components, which is reducing the availability of DRAM and NAND memory for consumer electronics.'
15% to 30% for laptops and 5% to 20% for smartphones, driven by severe memory shortages. The surge is largely fueled by intense demand for AI data center components, which is reducing the availability of DRAM and NAND memory for consumer electronics.'
