Samsung Workers Plan Strike Amid Rising RAM Prices

Negotiations between Samsung and its workers' union have collapsed, leading to a planned strike that could impact memory production and pricing.

Negotiations between Samsung and its workers' union have collapsed, leading to a planned strike that could impact memory production and pricing.

Samsung's mobile division may experience its first-ever net loss in the smartphone market due to rising component costs and increased competition.

Micron has announced its acquisition of Powerchip's chipmaking campus in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, aiming to enhance its DRAM production capabilities amid rising global demand.

Micron Technology has officially begun construction on a significant DRAM manufacturing facility in New York, a project expected to create thousands of jobs and enhance domestic memory production.

Micron has announced its departure from the consumer DRAM sector, redirecting its resources towards AI data centers, leaving SK Hynix and Samsung as the primary suppliers for consumer memory.

PC shipments are projected to decline in 2026 due to memory shortages driven by the AI infrastructure boom, with manufacturers prioritizing high-margin products.

For many users, the allure of PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs may not justify their high prices. A closer look reveals that a quality PCIe Gen 4 drive with dedicated DRAM could be a more sensible choice for everyday computing needs.