Memory shortages thanks to the AI boom are causing prices to balloon for consumers. Credit: Nestea06 via iStock / Getty Images Plus It seems certain at this point that laptop and smartphone prices are ...

PC builders have watched memory prices rise far faster than expected, raising questions about what is driving the market and where it goes next.

Framework is a unique company, offering modular laptops designed for easy repairs and near-infinite upgrades. But it’s also a small company, much more susceptible to market changes brought on by ...

AI-driven memory and storage price hikes have been the defining feature of the PC industry in 2026, and hobbyists have been hit the hardest—companies like Apple with lots of buying power have been ...