The RAM shortage is coming for everything you care about | The Verge

The Verge reports on the escalating RAM shortage, predicting price hikes and delays for various tech products in 2026. AI companies are driving up RAM prices, affecting smartphones, game consoles, and laptops. Analysts forecast significant price increases, with smartphones potentially rising by 8 percent and laptops seeing hikes of 10 to 30 percent. Delays are expected for the PS6, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam Machine. The shortage is expected to continue until 2028.