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The RAM Shortage Is Coming for Everything You Care About

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RAM shortages are causing significant price increases and product availability issues across multiple tech sectors, including smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles. This crisis, referred to as “RAMageddon,” is exacerbated by high demand from AI companies. Anticipated price hikes may reach 8% for smartphones, with fewer models being available. The situation is unlikely to improve until 2028, with major manufacturers prioritizing profits, leading to higher consumer costs across all devices.

https://www.theverge.com/tech/880812/ramageddon-ram-shortage-memory-crisis-price-2026-phones-laptops

Why People Keep Flocking to Linux in 2025 (and It’s Not Just to Escape Windows)

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Linux desktop market share grew from 1.5% (2020) to above 5% (2025), driven by distrust in Windows, especially after users' dissatisfaction with Microsoft’s support approaches. Many Windows users, facing hardware restrictions and privacy concerns, are switching to Linux, with Zorin OS reporting 78% of its recent downloads from Windows users. Overall, when including Android and ChromeOS, Linux could claim a dominant position in end-user operating systems, surpassing Windows. Drivers for this trend include simplified usability, improved gaming support, and privacy concerns.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-people-keep-flocking-to-linux-in-2025-and-its-not-just-to-escape-windows/

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