Smartphone and PC prices set to rise as AI boom drains memory chips - Financial Times
Google News • 1/9/2026 • Last cited 1/10/2026
Summary
The Financial Times reports that the increasing demand for memory chips driven by the AI boom is expected to lead to rising prices for smartphones and PCs. This situation is exacerbated by a global semiconductor shortage, which has already prompted price hikes across the consumer electronics market.
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Google News
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