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Memory Shortage Affects Tech Giants and Smaller Players

Updated 2026-06-27 12:25 UTC 1 source Negative

The memory shortage is causing an existential crisis for smaller tech companies as Apple and Microsoft raise prices to cover costs. This issue is impacting the broader industry, particularly in data center operations.

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