Prices on tech are going up everywhere... are you less likely to buy a new phone this year?

A global RAM shortage is pushing up prices for both new and older tech devices.

AI infrastructure is consuming manufacturing capacity, leaving RAM makers unable to meet demand.

Phones, consoles, PCs, and VR headsets from companies like Samsung, Sony, Microsoft, and Meta are seeing higher costs.

The pressure may make upgrades less affordable and could slow broader consumer device demand.