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Framework founder says that ‘personal computing as we know it is dead’
By Jowi Morales published
You will own nothing and be happy about it.

Ubuntu Linux raises minimum system requirements by 50%
By Mark Tyson published
The release notes for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS show that Canonical has quietly raised the minimum RAM requirement for its popular Linux-based operating system by 50%.

Micron predicts that cars will need 300GB of RAM
By Jowi Morales published
Self-driving cars are essentially AI supercomputers on wheels.

Silicon Power US RMA policy now hedges against AI-driven RAM and SSD shortages
By Bruno Ferreira published
Most RAM and SSD manufacturers still offer in-warranty replacements as Silicon Power U.S. hedges policy against shortages

RAM kits are now sold with one fake RAM stick alongside a real one to create a performance illusion
By Zhiye Liu published
V-Color announces new 1+1 DDR5 memory kits with one real memory module and one filler module for AMD-based systems.

Retailer denies memory replacement due to 4x increase in DDR5 pricing, says price increase would equate to an 'upgrade' for the customer
By Bruno Ferreira published
Australian retailer refused to exchange a RAM kit under warranty and instead told the customer they needed to pay the difference in price.

US RAM crisis hits boiling point as AI mania wipes out all 32GB DDR5 kits under $359
By Zhiye Liu published
Retailers have started selling 32GB DDR5 memory kits with a starting price of $359.99 in the U.S. market.

Framework’s monthly chip shortage update sees slower RAM price increase but rising SSD costs for March
By Jowi Morales published
Framework increased RAM prices for the third consecutive month, while also announcing that it's hiking the costs of some of its SSDs.
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