Global Memory Shortage Crisis: Market Analysis and the ... - IDC
Dec 18, 2025 · A global memory shortage is reshaping smartphone and PC markets for 2026. Rising DRAM and NAND costs threaten pricing, specs, and growth across devices.
PC prices could surge 8% in 2026 as the global memory ... - MSN
FAQs Why is the PC market expected to shrink in 2026? IDC says rising memory costs and limited supply are putting pressure on PC sales. How bad could the PC market decline get?
IDC expects average PC prices to jump by up to 8% in 2026 due ...
Dec 21, 2025 · IDC expects average PC prices to jump by up to 8% in 2026 due to crushing memory shortages — some vendors already selling pre-builts without RAM News By Jowi …
AI's Hunger For Memory Chips Could Shrink Smartphone and PC ...
3 days ago · AI's Hunger For Memory Chips Could Shrink Smartphone and PC Sales in 2026, IDC Says (idc.com) 21 Posted by msmash on Friday December 26, 2025 @09:05AM from the …
IDC Adjusts PC and Tablet Forecasts but Still Expects ...
Feb 26, 2025 · OEM sales are counted under the company/brand under which they are sold. IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker gathers detailed market data …
AI's Chip Hunger Is Killing Affordable Gaming – And It's ...
1 day ago · The increased investment in AI threatens to completely up-end the gaming industry with price hikes and limited supply.
Global PC sales could face a major hurdle in 2025 - IT PRO
Mar 3, 2025 · Global PC and tablet sales could face a major hurdle in 2025, according to new research from IDC, with the looming prospect of US tariffs stunting growth.