Fri, 02 Jan 2026

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026

The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

* Manufacturers are being quoted costs around 500% higher than a few months ago
* Price increases are expected to be passed on to consumers, with some devices becoming unaffordable
* The rise is due to high demand from AI-driven data centers and cloud service providers
* RAM prices have more than doubled since October 2025
* Some manufacturers will have to make decisions about pricing, with some choosing to absorb costs and others passing them on to consumers
* Price increases are expected to continue well into 2026, affecting devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, and medical equipment.
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