As AI companies snap up memory chips, smartphone and PC makers face higher costs and tighter supply — which could lead to higher prices for consumers.

The market researchers at IDC warn that an “unprecedented” memory chip shortage could impact PC and smartphone sales in 2026.

Research firm IDC says 'major memory makers have shifted production toward memory used in AI data centers, such as high-bandwidth memory and high-capacity DDR5' MANILA, Philippines – A global shortage ...

The major memory makers have shifted their production toward memory used in AI data centers, such as high-bandwidth (HBM) and ...

With AI companies booking memory supply until at least 2027, smartphone and PC makers are warning that prices could rise by ...

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing a memory chip shortage, potentially leading to a 5-20% price increase in smartphones and PCs.