AI data centers are soaking up key components, raising the risk of higher smartphone and PC prices for consumers in 2026.

Smartphones boggle my mind a whole lot – they’re pocket computers, with heaps of power to spare, and yet they feel like the furthest from it. As far as personal computers go, smartphones are ...

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

The crunch could add 10-15% to costs for high-end phones, delaying launches and forcing compromises on memory specs to meet demand.

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