AI demand for memory chips is driving up gadget prices, Finimize reports
Finimize says Apple raised some laptop and tablet prices by up to $300, while gaming companies including Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo raised console prices by as much as $150.
Finimize says Apple raised some laptop and tablet prices by up to $300, while gaming companies including Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo raised console prices by as much as $150.
Finimize said on September 7, 2026, that DRAM memory-chip prices had quintupled over the previous year as AI infrastructure spending surged and chipmakers prioritized lucrative high-bandwidth memory over chips for consumer electronics. It reports that manufacturers are passing those costs on, with electronics prices climbing by as much as 20%. Some firms are cutting memory from products, while others could improve specifications to justify higher prices. Finimize says shortages could last into 2027, and smartphone buyers could face price increases next.
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Finimize says Apple raised some laptop and tablet prices by up to $300, while gaming companies including Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo raised console prices by as much as $150.
Finimize said on September 7, 2026, that DRAM memory-chip prices had quintupled over the previous year as AI infrastructure spending surged and chipmakers prioritized lucrative high-bandwidth memory over chips for consumer electronics. It reports that manufacturers are passing those costs on, with electronics prices climbing by as much as 20%. Some firms are cutting memory from products, while others could improve specifications to justify higher prices. Finimize says shortages could last into 2027, and smartphone buyers could face price increases next.