The era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher ...

Your next smartphone is going to cost significantly more thanks to artificial intelligence companies hoarding the same memory chips that phones need. Counterpoint Research warned Tuesday that ...

The average selling price of smartphones in 2026 is expected to rise 6.9%, Counterpoint Research said. This is being fueled by higher memory chip costs which is raising the cost of smartphones. Memory ...

If you were planning to upgrade your phone in the next year or two, you might want to brace yourself, or better, start saving now. The next wave of smartphones could come with noticeably higher price ...

As the generative AI rush gobbles up memory production, phone-makers will likely have to raise prices, reduce RAM specs or both. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over ...

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Memory shortages thanks to the AI boom are causing prices to balloon for consumers. Credit: Nestea06 via iStock / Getty Images Plus It seems certain at this point that laptop and smartphone prices are ...