… Like other consumer electronics companies, Samsung is facing shortages of memory components due to the rise of generative AI and its increased computing power needs, as well as higher costs for other parts driven by supply chain constraints and tariff pressures. …
… While it's common to see Apple's iPhone series and the lower-cost Galaxy A phones top these sales lists, Counterpoint notes that the higher cost of phone components is likely putting more pressure on Android phone makers. …
… There'll be a lot of pressure on John Ternus, Cook's successor and senior vice president of hardware engineering, to keep Apple in its position as an industry titan. One of the biggest challenges the 50-year-old executive will face is pressure to overhaul the company's AI strategy or change gears. …
… And that pressure carries all the way down the supply chain. …
… "Due to recent increases in memory and component costs, Surface is updating prices on Microsoft.com for its current-generation hardware portfolio," a Microsoft spokesperson told CNET in an email. …
… The laptop that used to cost $399 or $499 may become harder to find, less capable or both. Instead of refreshing entry-level lines, companies may focus on premium laptops where they can protect margins. That means fewer good, cheap options and more pressure on consumers to spend $800 or more. …
… The earcups rotate fully in either direction, which also helps reduce pressure. …
… Meta Quest 3 deals FAQs How much does the Meta Quest 3 cost? …
… Putting pressure on Apple Tim Sweeney, founder and owner of Epic Games, posted on X that he is ready for the "final battle" in the long court case. …
… Or take some other predetermined costly action, say, whistleblowing? …