A federal lawsuit has been filed against RAM manufacturers Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, alleging that the companies have participated in price-fixing for RAM chips. The lawsuit comes amidst a major RAM shortage that has plagued the PC and broader electronics industry since 2025.
The RAM supply crisis has been one of the biggest headlines in the electronics industry since early 2025, with prices for RAM chips skyrocketing in recent months. The shortage has largely been attributed to the rapid growth of the field of artificial intelligence and the necessity for AI data centers, with data centers often buying up vast quantities of RAM to power their servers. RAM supply issues have caused prices of computers, video game consoles, and smartphones to soar to unprecedented heights, with Apple recently raising prices on several popular products. Now, a new lawsuit is aiming for some of the industry's biggest chip manufacturers.
Sony comments on the ongoing RAM shortage and how it might affect the PlayStation 5's price as many hardware companies reassess their pricing.
A lawsuit filed with the US District Court for the Northern District of California allegedly accuses multiple chip manufacturers of price fixing. The case names three...
