The production for 10nm DRAM called "D1d" has reportedly been paused by Samsung for an indefinite period due to low profitability and low demand from customers.
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From DDR5 shortages and sharp memory price increases to pricier phones, tech giants are bracing for an AI-driven memory crunch for 2026.
Starting January 5, 2026, a handful of ASUS products will see price increases due to ongoing DRAM and storage shortages that have significantly impacted the PC market.
China could be the next major player in the DRAM market, thanks to technology allegedly misappropriated from Samsung.
With SK Hynix and Micron focusing on high-bandwidth memory for AI data centers, Samsung is well positioned to reinforce its role in Apple's supply chain.