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RAM price surge rattles Big Tech as Microsoft drops 32GB recommendation, Apple faces sourcing squeeze

A global surge in memory prices is reshaping PC operating-system strategy and device component sourcing. Microsoft has effectively withdrawn guidance recommending 32GB of RAM for high-performance PCs and is working to optimise Windows 11 to run smoothly with 8GB. Apple is also affected, facing difficulties securing mobile DRAM for next-generation iPhone and MacBook models. Talks with China’s CXMT reportedly stalled over pricing as memory shortages spread across PC and smartphone markets.

Games & Commerce

Naver steps up AI expansion from infrastructure to offline data

Naver is expanding AI infrastructure and consumer services, including an AI factory being developed with Nvidia and broader use of action-oriented AI across search, shopping, Place and payments. It plans to connect offline data through Npay Connect. Naver reported second-quarter revenue of 3.39 trillion won, up 16.2 percent, and operating profit of 520.3 billion won, down 0.2 percent, citing higher costs including AI infrastructure and Npay Connect terminals.

Crypto

Cardano DeFi slumps as Charles Hoskinson backs multi-billion-dollar bet

Cardano\'s decentralised finance ecosystem saw total value locked fall 1.70 percent over 24 hours to $68.17 million. Stablecoins accounted for $64.21 million of funds deposited, The Crypto Basic reported. DefiLlama data showed Dano Finance led with $14.15 million in TVL, followed by Minswap and Liqwid. Founder Charles Hoskinson proposed Cardano PRIME to lift eligible TVL to more than $290 million within a year and sought 120 million ADA from the Cardano treasury.