Rise in memory chip costs puts pressure on retailers of laptops and smartphones As the global AI race accelerates, memory chips are getting more expensive. As a result, costs of some consumer electronics are beginning to rise for retailers and consumers alike. Memory storage, known as RAM, is crucial for all computing devices, including phones, tablets and laptops. #MemoryChip #RAM https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/06/26/ai-memory-chip-shortage-consumer-electronics-prices.html