memory shortage
Coverage of memory shortage in the Nexus archive.
- GTA VI won't solve the video-game industry's problems
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 employees, primarily in its Xbox gaming division, as new CEO Asha Sharma admits the business is 'not healthy' and operating at unprofitable margins. The gaming industry faces broader challenges, including Sony's controversial shift to digital-only PlayStation games and a memory shortage driving up costs, while Grand Theft Auto VI's release may not resolve these systemic issues.
- The memory shortage shaking Apple and Microsoft is 'existential crisis' for smaller players
Apple and Microsoft are raising prices on key devices to offset soaring memory costs, while smaller consumer electronics companies face severe challenges due to the memory shortage. The shortage is described as an 'existential crisis' for smaller players in the industry.
- Microsoft is raising Xbox prices yet again due to the memory shortage — this time by $100-$150
Microsoft is increasing Xbox Series X prices by $100-$150 starting August 1 due to a memory shortage, marking the third price hike for the console. Apple also raised prices on MacBooks and iPads by up to $300, citing similar supply chain issues affecting consumer electronics.
- Ask HN: Will programmers write more efficient code during the memory shortage?
The article discusses whether programmers will create more efficient code due to a memory shortage and if there will be increased interest in advanced algorithms and data structures that use less memory.
- Memory crisis hits such extremes that 'even Apple can't be safe'
Apple is considering price increases to address an unsustainable memory shortage, as stated by CEO Tim Cook. The memory crisis has escalated to the point where even Apple is affected.
- Upstart chipmakers keep challenging Nvidia. This time it's Microsoft-backed D-Matrix
D-Matrix, a Microsoft-backed company challenging Nvidia, is entering full production of an AI chip it claims is 10 times faster than a GPU and addresses the memory shortage issue.
- Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs—if you can pay for it
Nvidia has upgraded the laptop version of its GeForce RTX 5070 GPU from 8GB to 12GB of GDDR7 memory to address performance bottlenecks, despite ongoing memory shortages and production challenges. The desktop RTX 5070 remains more powerful due to a different silicon die, and a planned mid-generation 'Super' refresh was delayed or canceled earlier this year.