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SD card prices surge as much as 300 percent as memory crunch bites
Prices for SD and microSD cards, long seen as cheap and stable storage, are surging in 2026 as AI expansion boosts memory demand, an analysis says. TechRadar links the increases to a global memory crunch driven by production line changes, strategic output cuts and higher component costs. With chipmakers focusing on higher-margin AI memory, SD-card memory output has fallen. Analysts expect pressure to last into mid-2026 or longer.
Telecommunications & Media
Trump phone unveiled after six-month delay, actual launch timing uncertain
Trump Mobile has unveiled a new smartphone after a six-month delay, The Verge reported. The phone’s design and some specifications have changed, including a revised camera layout. It is expected to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7-series chipset, a 5,000 mAh battery and 512GB of storage, with support for up to a 1TB microSD card. Pricing and an actual launch date remain uncertain.
Telecommunications & Media
Tiny 100,000-won Xteink X4 e-book reader draws interest despite drawbacks
The ultra-compact Xteink X4 e-book reader draws attention for its small size and $69 price, but reviews cite usability and hardware limits. It is smaller than Kobo Mini and Boox Palma, yet lacks a touchscreen and front light and has lower resolution than newer devices. Content support is limited and file transfers can be awkward. The Verge said reading is acceptable and community-developed firmware can improve the interface.
