Manufacturers are killing mini PC and laptop performance with single-channel memory, and I’m sick of it
 Manufacturers are killing mini PC and laptop performance with single-channel memory, and I’m sick of it

Some manufacturers are using single-channel memory to keep prices low – but it can have big repurcussions for performance.

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Researchers invent ‘new type of pixel’ that could create displays that double as cameras — and the internet’s first thought is ‘what could go wrong?’
 Researchers invent ‘new type of pixel’ that could create displays that double as cameras — and the internet’s first thought is ‘what could go wrong?’

ETH Zurich researchers have found a way to both emit and analyze light from the same surface.

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Lenovo declares a ‘new normal’ for higher memory pricing in the 2030s, while Microsoft forecasts prices to double again in a year
 Lenovo declares a ‘new normal’ for higher memory pricing in the 2030s, while Microsoft forecasts prices to double again in a year

The RAM crisis could get a lot worse over the next few years if Lenovo and Microsoft are right — and I can easily believe they are.

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Yes, the bad news on the RAM crisis has been relentless lately — but Asus and SK Hynix just gave us glimmers of hope that some relief could be on the horizon
 Yes, the bad news on the RAM crisis has been relentless lately — but Asus and SK Hynix just gave us glimmers of hope that some relief could be on the horizon

The RAM crisis gloom has been thick and heavy lately — so are you ready for some better news?

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Forget storage anxiety with this 20TB Seagate external hard drive — it’s one of our favourites and it’s 32% off
 Forget storage anxiety with this 20TB Seagate external hard drive — it’s one of our favourites and it’s 32% off

We named Seagate’s Expansion Desktop the best external hard drive for high capacity and it’s down to just AU$623.73 via Amazon Germany.

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Beat the memory crisis with my 5 photography workflow tips, and today’s lowest prices on portable SSDs
 Beat the memory crisis with my 5 photography workflow tips, and today’s lowest prices on portable SSDs

Memory prices are sky high so our expert runs through the five best tips to help photographers and videographers reduce memory space

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Memory expert predicts huge RAM price hikes over the rest of 2026 — but I’m not buying it (the forecast, or the RAM)
 Memory expert predicts huge RAM price hikes over the rest of 2026 — but I’m not buying it (the forecast, or the RAM)

Fed up with high RAM prices? They could get way worse in 2026, and this is getting seriously depressing now.

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Trust me, I’m a computer expert, and you should jump on these affordable 2TB SSD deals before it’s too late
 Trust me, I’m a computer expert, and you should jump on these affordable 2TB SSD deals before it’s too late

AI is gobbling up memory and making upgrading your PC a bit of a nightmare – but Amazon has some impressive SSD deals that buck the trend.

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5 things to buy now before the RAM crisis worsens — from affordable SSDs to price hike-beating MacBooks

Here’s what I’d advise you to consider buying now ahead of likely price hikes, especially if you can get a decent deal.
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SSD expert shares some worrying truths about Chinese chip makers — and I think this could be more bad news for the RAM crisis

Here’s another sign the RAM crisis is here to stay, as boss in SSD supply chain shares some home truths about Chinese chip makers.
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