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Chinese RAM to the rescue? Yes, it's cheaper but you'll need to move fast
You'll be hard-pressed to find mainstream RAM kits that aren't exorbitantly priced, but there's a temporary solution for that.
Samsung says it “took the leap” with HBM4, as it starts shipping faster AI memory built on advanced process nodes
Samsung begins to ship HBM4 memory at 11.7Gbps speeds, and claims an early industry lead.
Trying to dodge the 2026 tech price hikes? Here’s the gear I'd buy sooner rather than later, plus practical tips for finding the best deals
A practical guide to dodging 2026 tech price hikes by buying sooner where it counts, spotting shrinkflation, and knowing which costs are most likely to climb next.
64GB of DDR5 RAM now costs more than a MacBook Air - memory prices have surged 300% in just six months
64GB of DDR5 RAM surges from the low $200s to over $1000 in six months, with prices still climbing.
'I was out in Korea just a couple of weeks ago': SK Hynix partner has a cunning plan to simplify SSDs and cut memory use by 99% amidst RAM crisis
StreamFast SSD concept removes the flash translation layer and controller DRAM, using sequential device-assigned addresses to slash memory use.
Samsung RAM prices have doubled — and the worst is yet to come
There are no signs of the RAM crisis slowing down any time soon, and Samsung's price increases are a clear example.
Some top-end SSDs are now literally worth more than their weight in gold
Is a high-end SSD worth more than its weight in gold? Yes, in some cases, as storage prices follow in the footsteps of RAM.
ChatGPT can now remember conversations from a year ago
ChatGPT’s new memory upgrade lets Plus and Pro users instantly revisit conversations from a year ago — complete with direct links to the original chats.
‘In AI models, the real bottleneck isn’t computing power — it’s memory’: Phison CEO on 244TB SSDs, PLC NAND, why high-bandwidth flash isn’t a good idea, and why CSP profit goes hand in hand with storage capacity
Exclusive Phison CEO tells us about 244TB SSDs, PLC NAND, and why High Bandwidth Flash is not a good idea.
