Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 week agoA lot of you panic-bought PCs to avoid RAMaggedon 2026
AI-driven demand for memory and storage is causing pre-emptive computer purchases, leading to a 3.2% increase in global PC shipments in Q1 2026.
While the holiday season typically drives stronger demand, the surge in late 2025 was further amplified by emerging memory shortages that led buyers and brands to secure inventory ahead of anticipated price increases in 2026,