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Acer CEO Jason Chen told DigiTimes that RAM-driven PC price increases could start reversing by the end of 2027, a far shorter timeline than rival memory executives have forecast. He argues that supply of most RAM and SSD types has already caught up with demand, with real shortages now confined to high-end components like top-tier DDR5 modules and certain CPUs.
Newegg is selling a 32GB (2x16GB) V-Color Manta XSky DDR5-6000 CL30 memory kit for $429 with promo code TEF366, undercutting comparable kits by roughly $70. A black variant, the Manta XFinity, is also available for $439 with code TEF364.
Cloudflare re-tuned the hash-mapping algorithm its Pingora framework uses to route URL requests to cache servers, drastically reducing the number of hash entries needed per server. The optimization freed up roughly 100 terabytes of RAM across its infrastructure, marking a second major memory-saving effort by the company.
A new buying guide breaks down the essential hardware to check before purchasing an Android phone for gaming, starting with the chipset that houses the CPU and GPU. It also flags RAM capacity and thermal management systems like vapor chambers as critical factors that determine sustained performance during long gaming sessions.
Clicks Technology announced upgrades to its upcoming Clicks Communicator keyboard phone ahead of its December launch, increasing RAM from 8GB to 12GB and battery capacity from 4,000 mAh to 4,350 mAh. Despite these enhancements, the company is holding the preorder price at $499, even as major manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, Google and Motorola raise prices on new devices due to rising memory costs.
Corsair is selling a 32GB DDR5-6200 Vengeance RAM kit for $419.99, and a slower DDR5-5600 RGB variant for $409.99, both currently the lowest prices available for 32GB DDR5 memory. The kits use two 16GB modules with aluminum heat spreaders, and the cheaper option adds adjustable RGB lighting but runs at reduced speed and looser timings.
SK Hynix is in talks with Intel about producing RAM chips in the United States, according to a Reuters report citing unnamed sources. Options under discussion include leasing space at Intel's planned Ohio plant or forming a joint venture, possibly with cloud-service providers involved, though SK Hynix says no final decisions have been made.
Newegg is selling the MSI Codex R2 desktop for $1,429, a $270 discount, bundling an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, an Intel Core i5-14400F 10-core CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The build targets smooth 1080p gaming, with some headroom for 1440p when DLSS multi-frame generation is enabled.
Plaion has delayed its hardware-accurate remake of SNK's NeoGeo AES console by roughly 10 months, now targeting a September 16, 2027 launch. The company cites an AI-fueled memory chip shortage alongside stronger-than-anticipated consumer demand as the reasons for the pushback. The AES+ is built to replicate the original system at the hardware level using dedicated ASIC chips rather than emulation, with MiSTER developer Jotego on the team.
Trump Mobile has increased the price of its gold-colored T1 Phone from $499 to $749, a change first spotted by The Verge after the company silently updated its website without any public announcement. The new price makes the T1 costlier than Apple's iPhone 17e.
Apple raised prices by $100 on every iPhone it sells, not just the newly announced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max but also the iPhone 17, 17E, Air, and even the older iPhone 16. The base iPhone 17 now starts at $929, the highest launch price ever for a standard iPhone, while the iPhone 16 returns to its original $829 price point.
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro models launch $100 more expensive than last year, mirroring similar $100 increases from Google's Pixel 11, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Motorola's Razr lineup, and Sony's Xperia 10 VIII. Apple also raised prices on its older iPhone models still for sale, closing off any workaround for budget-conscious buyers.