AI & Enterprise
PC and smartphone prices rise as AI data centers tighten memory chip supply
Competition to build AI data centers is keeping memory chip supply from meeting demand, signalling prolonged inflation for consumer devices such as PCs and smartphones. Major chipmakers are expanding output for AI customers, squeezing shipments for consumer products and raising memory prices. The New York Times reported Falcon Northwest raised prices on some high-performance PCs, while TechInsights forecasts PC prices will rise 23% year on year by autumn. Circana data show average retail laptop prices jumped 7% in two weeks.
