RAM, short for random access memory, is the high-speed, short-term storage that allows computer programs to quickly access the information they need—it’s a crucial component of nearly every electronic device we rely on every single day. The price of RAM has risen steeply since last fall, but there may be a bit of a break on the horizon.
What’s going on with the RAM shortage?
Demand for RAM is soaring, in large part thanks to AI. As The Verge reports, companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic are buying up memory for their data centers, leading to a severe shortage in availability from major memory suppliers for consumer products like laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles. Meanwhile, other device makers have had to pay a lot more for storage, resulting in higher significantly costs to consumers and suspended or delayed orders on some items. Notably, the price of Sony’s PlayStation 5 is
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