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.

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.

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.

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.