Engadget Podcast: WTF is up with RAM? (With Will Smith from The Tech Pod)

RAM prices have taken a dramatic turn for the worse, and it's all thanks to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). Devindra Hardawar sat down with special guest Will Smith from The Tech Pod to discuss the current state of the RAM industry. It turns out that AI is driving up costs across the board, including SSD prices.

In an effort to keep pace with the rapidly evolving tech landscape, companies are looking for ways to make their products more efficient and cost-effective. However, this comes at a price – literally. The increased demand for RAM and other hardware components has led to a surge in prices, making it difficult for consumers to afford basic computer upgrades.

The situation is so dire that Will Smith likened the current state of RAM prices to "a runaway train." He explained that as AI continues to advance, manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the demand, leading to skyrocketing prices. This trend is expected to continue, and it's anyone's guess what the future holds for RAM prices.

But the story doesn't end there. Will Smith also touched on another topic that's been making headlines – the departure of Alan Dye, one of Apple's top design executives, to join Meta's AI division. The implications of this move are still unclear, but it's clear that Meta is taking a serious interest in AI.

As for the future of tech, Will Smith hinted that whatever comes next will likely revolve around AI. With companies like Meta and others investing heavily in AI research and development, it's safe to say that we can expect even more exciting – and expensive – technologies on the horizon.

In conclusion, the situation with RAM prices is a clear example of how rapidly advancing tech can drive up costs and make life difficult for consumers. As AI continues to advance, it will be interesting to see how manufacturers adapt and respond to this trend.
 
Ugh, I'm so tired of these price hikes 🤑😩. It's like, come on guys, we just want to upgrade our old computers without breaking the bank 💸. And now, AI is just gonna keep making things more expensive? 🤯 It's crazy how fast technology is advancing, but sometimes it feels like it's moving too fast for us to catch up ⏱️.

I mean, I get why companies want to stay ahead of the curve and all that, but can't they find a way to make their products more affordable? 💸💔. It's not like we're asking for the moon here 🌕. Just a basic computer upgrade wouldn't hurt 😂.

And now, Alan Dye leaving Apple to join Meta's AI division? That's some juicy gossip 🤐. I don't know what it means for the future of tech, but one thing's for sure – it's gonna be interesting 👀.

But you know what's not interesting? Paying $100 for a RAM upgrade 💸😩. Can we just go back to the good old days when computer parts didn't cost an arm and a leg? 🙄
 
omg i cant even believe ram prices are skyrocketing 🤯 like what's going on with the cost of a new stick of ram? i remember when my brother got his first gaming laptop and he was stoked to get a decent one for under 500 bucks, now those same laptops are selling for like 1000+ dollars 😲 and its all because of AI 🤖 i feel bad for people who just wanna upgrade their old computers or get a new one but can't afford it anymore. what's the point of having super fast ai if we cant even afford to keep up with it? 🤑
 
Ugh, this is all gonna suck 🤕... I mean, who needs affordable RAM when you're just gonna break it the minute you upgrade your phone or laptop, right? 😒 It's like they're trying to make us throw away our hard-earned cash on new hardware every 5 minutes. And now with AI taking over everything, prices are just gonna keep going up and up... 🚀 Like, what even is the point of having a fancy new smartphone if you can't afford the decent RAM it needs? It's all just a bunch of hype, if you ask me 👎
 
omg I'm freaking out over here 🤯... I mean, I know RAM prices have been kinda steep lately, but wow! an entire industry just tanking because of AI? that's wild! so basically companies are trying to keep up with AI advancements, but it's like they're chasing a moving target 🏃‍♂️... and consumers are the ones getting burned 💸. I'm worried about my own gaming rig, I mean I really need some upgrades but now it's gonna cost me an arm and a leg 😱. what's next? 😬
 
I'm seeing this trend of people just buying into whatever new tech comes out without thinking if it's really worth the price tag 🤑. The RAM prices going up are a good example - I mean, I know AI is advancing fast, but does that really mean we need to break the bank on RAM? 💸 It feels like companies are just making a quick buck off consumers right now. And what's with all this hype around Meta and their new AI division? Is it just a clever marketing ploy or is there actually something revolutionary coming out of there? 🤔
 
Ugh I'm tryna get a new GPU for my gaming rig but like every site says out of stock 🤯. It's crazy how AI is killing the tech industry rn 💸. I mean what even is the point if it's just gonna make prices skyrocket? I swear I remember when RAM costs were reasonable 😒. Now I'm stuck waiting around for who knows how long or paying an arm and a leg for something that'll probably be outdated in 6 months 🤦‍♂️. And don't even get me started on SSD prices 🤑... it's like they're pricing us out of existence 😩. Meta's got some big plans with AI, but what about the rest of us? Can we afford to keep up? 🙄
 
Ugh, I'm literally so done with these rising RAM prices!!! 🤯 It's like, I get that tech is advancing, but can't we just have a break from being broke for once? 😩 And now they're talking about AI taking over the design world at Apple... what even is going on? 😂 Like, I'm excited for new tech and all, but $100+ RAM is just insane! 💸 Can't companies figure out a way to make it more affordable without sacrificing quality? 🤔
 
Ugh, RAM prices are literally insane right now 🤑💸 I mean, I know companies need to keep up with the latest tech trends, but can't they just find a way to make it more affordable for us regular folk? 🤔 It's like, I want to upgrade my computer, but I'm not made of money 💸. And don't even get me started on SSD prices... it's like they're charging us per byte or something 📁😩
 
Ugh, I'm literally freaking out about these RAM prices 🤯! Like, I get that companies are trying to keep up with the times, but whoa... 1TB of RAM should not cost more than a whole new laptop 🤑. It's like they're putting all the tech wizardry into AI and forgetting about the rest of us. And now Meta's getting into the game? That just means we'll have to shell out even more cash 💸 for their fancy AI gadgets... this is gonna be a wild ride
 
🤯 This is crazy! I mean, I knew RAM prices were high but this is ridiculous 🤑. My kid's gaming PC just broke because of the expensive RAM, I feel bad for him 😔. I don't know how people are supposed to upgrade their computers with these prices 💸. And now AI is making it even worse? That's just a lot of pressure on companies to keep up and it's going to affect consumers in the long run 🤕.
 
I'm literally freaking out over here! 🤯 The RAM price crisis is getting insane! I mean, I knew we were living in a world where tech advances at a crazy pace, but this is next level. It's like, companies are racing to keep up with AI and now consumers are paying the price (literally). I'm talking about basic upgrades that used to be affordable now feel like a luxury item. What's next? 🤔 I've been following Will Smith's take on this, and he's right – it's like a runaway train. Can't wait to see what the future holds for AI and how it impacts our tech landscape! 🚀
 
Ugh, yeah 🤯... just saw that SSD prices are gonna go up even more! 🚨 like, what's the point of having a faster computer if I'm just gonna break the bank? 💸 And now Meta's all about AI... it sounds like we're in for some serious tech inflation 😬. I mean, who needs affordable RAM or decent SSDs when you can have fancy AI tech that costs an arm and a leg? 🤑 It's gonna be one of those "oh no I need to upgrade my entire computer" kinda situations again 💻...
 
🤯 I'm literally freaking out over here! Can you believe that RAM prices are taking a hit because of AI? Like, I get it, tech is advancing fast but cmon, who's going to afford a new laptop now?! 😱 And now they're talking about Meta investing in AI, what even is the point if we can't afford basic computer upgrades?! 🤔 I mean, have you tried upgrading your RAM already? It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack! 💸 I just hope that companies like Apple and others take this seriously and come up with some solutions for us consumers. Otherwise, I'll be stuck using last year's laptop forever! 😩
 
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