Devices · Aug 3, 2026
Memory Crisis 2026: Why RAM and SSD Prices Doubled
A 32GB DDR5 kit that cost about $90 a year ago now runs near $375, and SSDs doubled. Here is why AI devoured the memory market and when prices finally drop.
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GPU Buying Guide 2026: Which Card Runs Your AI
Every consumer GPU priced new and used in 2026 — from a $299 RX 9060 XT to a $3,700+ RTX 5090 — and which local AI models each one can actually run right now.
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Laptop Prices Jump 17% as the Memory Crisis Bites
Gartner expects PC prices up 17% in 2026 as DRAM and SSD costs surge 130%, and the sub-$500 laptop is on track to disappear by 2028. Here is the plan.
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DDR6 RAM Is Finally Coming — Should You Really Wait?
DDR6 nearly doubles DDR5 speed to 17,600 MT/s, but consumer modules cannot ship before 2027 and they demand a whole new platform. That is the 2026 call.
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ARM Laptops Surge: Have They Finally Outgrown x86? Not yet
Arm notebooks are now climbing fast, but x86 still leads today. TrendForce puts ARM at 34.2% of the whole PC market only by 2029. Here is the honest read.
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The OLED Monitor Price Crash: Buy Now or Wait
QD-OLED gaming monitors have fallen below $400 for the first time, with a 27-inch Samsung panel hitting $300. Tandem OLED is coming, but the early premium is steep. Here is the buy-now-versus-wait math.
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Apple's M5 Pro: Real-World Battery Test Results
Independent testing puts the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro at 18.5 hours of web browsing and 11-14 hours of mixed work. The battery cell is identical to the M4's. The gains come entirely from the chip.
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Google's Pixel 11 Ditches the Camera Bar. Weird.
Leaked renders show the Pixel 11 swapping its two-tone camera bar for a solid all-black visor, plus a glowing orb that may be a Gemini AI indicator. Google unveils the lineup on August 12.
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Smartphone Memory Shortage Hits Midrange Phones
DRAM prices are up more than 70% since last year and NAND has roughly doubled, pushing midrange phone prices up 6-8% and forcing 4GB RAM base models back. Here is what to buy.
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eGPU Revival: Laptop Gamers Get Desktop GPUs Back
Thunderbolt 5 nearly doubles eGPU bandwidth, and testing shows it finally beats a laptop's built-in GPU at 1440p. But the $350+ enclosures and compatibility friction still keep it niche.