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A sharp demand surge from AI data centers combined with insufficient production capacity has created an acute memory-chip shortage, pushing prices for SSDs and other storage significantly higher. Manufacturers such as Samsung and Micron expect the tightness to continue through 2028, since new fabs take several years to reach meaningful production. Capacity restraint after loss-making years in 2024 is worsening the problem and is hitting consumers through higher device prices. » Więcej na sueddeutsche.de

Samsung increased US prices for the Galaxy S26 lineup by $100 for nearly every model on its official website, citing higher RAM costs as a factor. The base S26 (256GB) now starts at $999, $200 more than the base S25 after earlier launch increases; the S26 Ultra 1TB rose by $200 to $1,999. The S26 FE remains at $699, though that is still higher than last year’s FE price. » Więcej na theverge.com

Samsung unveiled the third-generation Galaxy SmartTag 3, a 35% smaller and 33% lighter Bluetooth tracker with IP67 protection and a replaceable CR2032 battery rated for about 550 days of normal use (790 days in power-saving mode). The device drops the keyring cutout, requiring a protective case for attachment, and adds cross-OS support including iOS, new movement and zone alerts, and location history. Tracking runs on Samsung’s Galaxy Find Network and combines UWB and Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding for precise detection; the tracker goes on sale in South Korea from October 7, with additional markets to follow in 2027 and pricing not yet announced. » Więcej na theverge.com