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DRAM
A living Archypedia dossier connecting source-backed reporting, context and new developments about DRAM.
Evidence timeline
Coverage as it developed
Newest first. Every entry retains its own source ledger and publication history.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300
New data reveals that surging costs for NAND flash and DRAM are driving up the manufacturing price of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max. Analysts expect Apple to pass a portion, but not all, of these expenses to consumers.
Technology · 619 words -
Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo slash shipment targets up to 30% amid memory crunch
Major Chinese handset manufacturers are pivoting away from volume-driven strategies due to a scarcity of DRAM components required for AI. The resulting supply squeeze has forced significant cuts to production forecasts for 2026.
Technology · 620 words -
Nintendo sets Switch 2 price at 499 dollars starting September 1
Nintendo has officially announced a global price hike for the Switch 2 console, citing rising component costs and semiconductor market volatility. The adjustment sets the new U.S. retail price at $499.99 starting September 1, 2026.
Technology · 646 words -
Apple lobbies US government to purchase chips from blacklisted Chinese firm
Apple is seeking to procure memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies as it faces rising component costs, drawing scrutiny over the firm's military ties.
Business · 514 words