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Gigabyte unleashes new DDR4 AM4 motherboards as RAM shortage continues to slam PC builders — sky-high DDR5 prices spark rush for affordable alternatives

Consumers are flocking back to AM4, which supports DDR4, as DDR5 prices continue to skyrocket. Gigabyte is taking advantage of the opportunity and has launched four new AM4 motherboard variants in Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX form factors.

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Corsair cancels $240 48GB DDR5 memory kit orders due to pricing error — company’s blunder ignites shopper uproar over botched RAM deal

Over the past few days, many customers purchased an incorrectly-priced kit of premium DDR5 memory from Corsair's webstore for just $240. Today, the company has cancelled all those orders, saying the memory is out of stock and that the pricing was a mistake. It's safe to say this decision has…

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ASUS confirms price increases starting January 5th as component costs surge yet again, pushing PC hardware even further out of reach

Price increases are coming to select ASUS products in January 2026, as the company responds to volatile memory and storage costs tied to wider industry pressures.

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80 Movie Memes That Are Funnier Than Their Bloopers

Movies stay with us. Whether you like comedies, dramas, historical epics, or musicals, films leave behind moments that live rent-free in our heads long after the credits roll — for both good and bad reasons. One sign that something has truly stuck in our memory is the extent to which…

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AMD closes in on Intel in latest Steam Hardware Survey — RAM capacity continues to rise despite the ongoing memory crunch

AMD is gaining on Intel, with user numbers jumping in the last month of 2025. Gamers are also quickly buying in 32GB of memory or more as the memory crisis is taking its hold.

Tom’s Hardware

Experts warn PC prices could rise even more in 2026 as RAM costs set to soar higher

PCs and smartphones could become far more expensive from the second half of 2026 due to memory shortages, experts warn.

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Sleep, learning and memory — experts explain the 'magic elixir' that can make 2026 your best year yet

Want to learn a new skill? Sleep on it. Experts explain why sleep is key to memory and how you can maximize your rest to level up your New Year's resolutions.

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I tried writing a book with ChatGPT — here’s where it completely broke down

ChatGPT can help you start a novel, but it struggles with memory, structure and long-form storytelling. Here’s why regular chatbots aren’t built to help you finish a book — and what works better.

Tom’s Guide

8 Supplements That Are a Total Waste of Money for Seniors

Walk through any pharmacy aisle and you’ll see big promises in small bottles: sharper memory, painless joints, younger skin, effortless energy. For many older adults,...

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8 Signs Your Partner Is Gaslighting You About Your Own Memories

Memory is the foundation of our identity. It tells us who we are and what we have experienced. When a partner starts tampering with that foundation, it is a profound form of psychological abuse. Gaslighting isn’t just lying; it is a systematic attempt to make you doubt your own sanity.

Budget and the Bees

Is 8GB of RAM enough for a laptop in 2026?

RAMageddon in 2026? There are dire predictions for laptops regarding the memory crisis, and we could see a lot more 8GB notebooks.

TechRadar

The single biggest mistake you can make when shopping for a mattress in the January sales – and expert advice on how to avoid it

What not to do when snapping up one of this season's mattress deals

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The 3 Stocks That Crushed the S&P 500 in 2025

SNDK, WDC, and MU dominated performance as shortages in NAND, HDD, and high-bandwidth memory collided with surging demand for AI infrastructure.

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Memory Stocks Could Dominate (Again) in 2026. Should You Buy Micron Stock Now?

Memory stocks are on the rise again with high bandwidth memory demand.

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This Was the Top-Performing Stock in the World in 2025. You Probably Have Never Heard of It.

Kioxia was the best global stock this year driven by AI.

Tom’s Hardware

Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares $4.2 billion USD IPO to take advantage of tight memory market — company lays out path to profitability as DRAM demand skyrockets worldwide

Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares to file for IPO in Beijing, aiming to raise $4.2 billion USD in order to expand production and fund next-gen DRAM development.

Tom’s Hardware

Asus announces product price hikes starting January 5, and AI is to blame — RAM and storage cost pressure cited as main trigger for pricing increases

Asus says that it will increase prices on several product lines starting January 5, as prices for memory and storage components continue to rise. TrendForce estimates that laptop shipments could shrink by as much as 10.1% due to the memory shortage.

The Conversation

How my time-space synaesthesia affects how I experience and ‘feel’ the new year

I have a form of time–space synaesthesia, so the new year arrives for me in a very physical way. I feel myself move around the year, almost like I’m travelling along a structure. December sits low and to my left; January lifts and slides forward. The transition has a weight…

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Why do we get snippets of songs stuck in our heads? And are earworms more common with OCD?

You’re reading a report and trying to concentrate. The room is silent. But despite your best efforts to focus, a little snatch of melody – an “earworm” – keeps circling inside your head.

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. grants Samsung and SK hynix 2026 licenses for chipmaking tool shipments to China — annual approvals replace dated waiver system

The U.S. government has approved annual export licenses allowing Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to ship chipmaking equipment to their manufacturing facilities in China throughout 2026.

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People Share 57 Of The Funniest Things Their Parents Said While Watching Stranger Things Season 5

We are all trying to keep up with the twists and turns that Stranger Things Season 5 keeps throwing at us, while also trying to remember what came before. But it’s hard to watch it with a straight face when your parents are watching alongside you, asking hundreds of questions,…

Tom’s Guide

9 ways to start journaling with ChatGPT in 2026 — and actually stick with it

ChatGPT makes journaling easier than ever. I tested 9 simple ways to journal with AI in 2026 — using prompts, voice and memory features that actually help you stick with it.

TechRadar

This $13 DDR desktop adaptor card could save you some serious money if you've got old DDR4 laptop memory around

The ASHATA DDR desktop adaptor enables DDR4 laptop memory to function in desktops, offering low-cost expansion while maintaining CPU compatibility.

TechRadar

New 'serial' tech will significantly reduce the cost of memory — HBM memory, that is, the sort of RAM only AI hyperscalers can use, but hey, at least they won't go after consumer RAM, or would they?

SPHBM4 uses serialization and organic substrates to lower HBM packaging costs while keeping bandwidth memory exclusive to hyperscale AI systems.

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RAM Price Increases Could Delay Next-Generation Consoles, Report Suggests

The next generation might pay the price (literally).

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