Industry

IT device shrinkflation intensifies as prices rise and capacity halves

Shrinkflation, where prices rise while specifications fall, is spreading across global IT devices including smartphones, laptops, consoles and desktops. The shift by SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics and Micron toward high-bandwidth memory for AI data centres is reducing supply of standard DRAM and NAND, supporting higher RAM prices. Set makers are passing margin pressure to consumers through price hikes and specification cuts, a trend the industry expects to persist until mass production of DDR6 ramps up.

Telecommunications & Media

U.S. 6G spectrum tilts toward 7 GHz band as top contender

The 7 gigahertz band has emerged as the leading candidate in the United States\' selection process for 6G spectrum. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is reviewing several bands and has opened a website showing progress by candidate. Government review is also sharpening around the 7 GHz range following a Trump memo. Industry groups and vendors have backed the band, though budget and administrative procedures remain hurdles.