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With memory prices surging, PC makers are accelerating price increases. Dell is said to have kicked off the latest round by lifting prices across its commercial portfolio from December 17, with increases ranging from 10% to 30%, as reported by Business Insider. Notably, ASUS is now poised to foll...
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With the U.S.'s VEU (Validated End User) designation for Samsung and SK hynix in China expiring December 31, 2025, the potential impact on the memory giants' operations is drawing close scrutiny. According to Hankyung, the companies have avoided the worst-case scenario, as the U.S. will now permit e...
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AI is reshaping the data center SSD market, with SLC-based AI SSDs gaining traction as a next-generation storage solution. According to ZDNet, data center SSDs have traditionally prioritized higher storage capacity, but major memory companies are now shifting toward SLC (single-level cell)–based d...
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According to TrendForce's latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM, DDR4, DDR5 chips and modules continue climbing daily, though gains have eased slightly. Kingston, the top module supplier, implemented substantial DRAM price hikes this week, with overall spot prices showing no signs of...
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At its December 18 earnings call, Micron reportedly acknowledged that it is currently able to meet only around 55%–60% of core customer demand, while warning that the memory supply crunch is likely to persist beyond 2026. Here’s a closer look at the factors driving the tight supply, the ripple e...