The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC.

AI's insatiable appetite for memory chips is crowding out all other buyers — and the consequences will ripple through every industry and household.

Last time we talked about how the original PC has a limit of 640 kB for your programs and 1 MB in total. But of course those restrictions chafed. People demanded more memory, and there were ...

AI demand is triggering a historic memory-chip shortage. Meeting exponential demand for chips will be expensive and maybe even impossible.

A supply shortage is the last thing tech companies want to talk about at CES. The annual trade show is their chance to promote new products and drum up excitement for what's coming, not discuss the ...

Apple refreshed the iPad Air with its M4 chip this week, bumping RAM by 50% and adding Wi-Fi 7 connectivity while keeping prices exactly where they were. The post iPad Air gets faster M4 chip, more ...