Topic: memory crisis impact
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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Could Cost $200 More
IDC forecasts a potential $200 price increase for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, revised upward from an earlier $100 estimate, following similar hikes of up to $300 on recent Mac and iPad models. The price hikes are driven by a global memory crisis and the inclusion of 12GB of RAM in the P...
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Steam Machine signals a pricier future for game consoles
The global RAM shortage is driving price increases across the gaming industry, affecting game consoles, PC components, and handheld devices like the Steam Deck. Valve's Steam Machine, a living-room-friendly PC gaming console, faced a delay in February due to the ongoing memory crisis. The delay d...
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5 Major iPad Changes Reportedly Coming by 2027
Apple refreshed the iPad Air with M4 and iPad Pro with M5 in early 2026, both now featuring 12GB of RAM to support upcoming Apple Intelligence in iPadOS 27, along with proprietary 5G modems for improved connectivity and battery life. Major upcoming changes include Siri AI capabilities, a redesign...
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Sony PS5 sales drop as price hikes and memory shortage bite
Sony's PS5 sales dropped 46% year-over-year to 1.5 million units in its latest fourth fiscal quarter, following two price increases that raised the standard console cost to $649.99. Sony attributed the price hikes to global economic pressures, including a memory shortage and instability from the ...
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China Rebuilds Smartphones Around AI Agents; ZTE NaviX Sells Out in Hours
ZTE unveiled the NaviX Ultra as the world's first agentic AI smartphone, powered by ByteDance's Doubao AI agent, with an initial batch of 30,000 units selling out within hours. ZTE, StepFun, and Honor are all embedding an agentic AI layer directly into operating systems to autonomously execute ta...
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Apple's next iPhone lineup: 3 models, 1 launch date
Apple's September showcase will debut the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with upgrades like the A20 Pro chip, improved cooling, and a C2 modem, though the Pro's price may rise to between $1,199 and $1,399. The new foldable iPhone Ultra, priced over $2,000, features a book-style hinge with a 5.4-inch o...
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Moto Razr and Razr Plus: Shrinkflation Hits Again
The 2026 Razr Plus sees a $100 price increase to $1,099 with few upgrades, featuring a two-year-old Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset, a larger 4,500mAh battery, and a swapped telephoto lens for a 50-megapixel ultrawide. The standard 2026 Razr starts at $799 but reduces storage to 128GB, while gaining ...
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