Memory costs have exploded in 2026, with the AI giants gobbling up much of the production capacity, leading to jacked-up laptop prices. Against that backdrop, here’s how to save on a new laptop this ...

Dell is raising its prices on December 17 amid a global shortage of memory and storage chips.Eric Alonso/Getty Images Your company's Dell laptops are about to cost more. Starting December 17, the ...

Whether it’s due to tariffs, supply chain issues, natural disasters, or the rapid data center build-outs, the world sometimes experiences computer component price shocks that cause pain for IT. We’re ...

A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.

If you have been thinking of upgrading your aging laptop or replacing your cracked smartphone, here’s some friendly advice: Don’t wait too long. Right now, we’re in the middle of a brief window where ...

The AI boom is driving a shortage of computer memory chips, which will lead to higher prices for PCs and smartphones in 2026 If you bought a new personal computer or smartphone during the holidays, ...

Tariffs are beginning to go into effect this week, threatening to shake up the prices of consumer goods. I’ve already teamed up with my fellow Underscored deals experts to offer buying advice on your ...

One configuration has gotten 31 percent more expensive since launch. Ouch.

I've been reviewing laptops for well over a decade, sometimes testing over 30 devices per year. As you can probably guess, they aren't all winners, and many should be avoided—no matter how cheap the ...

The effects of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on China will soon be felt by US computer shoppers: Acer says it will raise prices of laptops by 10%. Jason Chen, CEO of the Taiwan-based ...