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AI Is Eating the World's Memory. Is It a Shortage, or a Cartel?

AI data centers are taking about 70% of the world's memory output, and it is spiking prices across RAM, SSDs, GPUs, and prebuilts. A real shortage, or a cartel?

Jun 29, 202610 min read

A $330 Refund for a $950 Drive: Samsung's SSD Warranty Meets the Memory Crisis

Samsung offered a $330 refund for a failed 4TB 990 Pro that now sells near $950 — while its own warranty promises then-current market value.

Jun 12, 20267 min read

The AI Boom Is Making Your Router More Expensive: Why Networking Hardware Prices Are Rising in 2026

AI demand for memory chips is driving up the cost of routers and networking hardware in 2026. DRAM prices have surged over 171% year-over-year, the FCC has banned new foreign-made routers, and chipmakers are prioritizing AI servers over consumer electronics. Learn what...

Apr 1, 202611 min read