Wednesday, 16 September, 2026
Squeezed Out by AI: Smaller Tech Makers Brace for Prolonged Memory Crunch
By TechShots Studio
Smaller smartphone and laptop makers are facing severe memory chip shortages through 2027 as suppliers prioritize high-margin AI infrastructure. Lacking the buying power of industry giants, niche hardware brands like Fairphone, Framework, and Jolla are redesigning products, testing components for counterfeits, and passing rising costs onto consumers to survive the structural supply crunch.
Read full story at REUTERS