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Founded1983

Key PeopleKwak Noh-Jung

HeadquartersIcheon, South Korea

ProductsHBM3E

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Google's TurboQuant slashes AI memory needs by 6x, sending memory chip stocks tumbling

Google unveiled TurboQuant, a memory compression algorithm that can reduce AI working memory requirements by at least 6x. The announcement triggered sharp declines in memory chip stocks, with SK Hynix falling 6% and Samsung dropping nearly 5%. But analysts warn the efficiency gains may paradoxically drive higher long-term demand for memory.

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Google's TurboQuant slashes AI memory needs by 6x, sending memory chip stocks tumbling

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Qatar's Helium Crisis Threatens Chip Supply Chains as Iran Strikes Cut Off Third of Global Supply

Iranian drone strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan facility have halted production at the world's largest helium source, cutting off 30% of global supply. The semiconductor industry faces a critical shortage in weeks, threatening AI chip production as South Korea's SK Hynix and Samsung hold only two to three months of inventory.

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Qatar's Helium Crisis Threatens Chip Supply Chains as Iran Strikes Cut Off Third of Global Supply

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AMD and Samsung forge strategic partnership for AI memory supply with foundry deal on the table

AMD CEO Lisa Su secured a memorandum of understanding with Samsung for HBM4 memory supply to power next-generation Instinct MI455X AI accelerators and DDR5 for EPYC processors. The deal includes discussions for a potential foundry partnership that could see Samsung manufacturing AMD's future chips, marking a significant shift in AMD's production strategy beyond TSMC.

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AMD and Samsung forge strategic partnership for AI memory supply with foundry deal on the table

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Micron Technology beats estimates as AI boom fuels unprecedented demand for memory chips

Micron Technology delivered a stunning forecast, projecting third-quarter revenue of $33.5 billion—far exceeding Wall Street's $24.29 billion estimate. The chipmaker's second-quarter revenue nearly tripled to $23.86 billion as surging demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence hardware drives an unprecedented market shift. However, shares dipped 4% after the company raised its capital expenditure to over $25 billion.

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Micron Technology beats estimates as AI boom fuels unprecedented demand for memory chips

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Memory shortage forces PC makers to raise prices up to 30% as AI demand drains supply

The RAM crisis deepens as MSI announces price increases of up to 30% on gaming products while Intel raises CPU prices by 10%. Semiconductor companies like Micron can only supply 50-67% of customer requirements, with SK Hynix chairman warning relief won't come until around 2030 as AI data centers consume half of all memory production.

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Memory shortage forces PC makers to raise prices up to 30% as AI demand drains supply

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Samsung bets $73 billion on AI chips to close gap with SK Hynix and Taiwan Semiconductor

Samsung Electronics unveils a $73 billion investment plan for 2026, marking a 22% increase from last year, as it accelerates AI chip production and high-bandwidth memory development. The company secured a manufacturing deal with Nvidia for new AI inference processors and showcased its HBM4E technology, but still faces significant challenges in closing the gap with rivals SK Hynix and Taiwan Semiconductor in the competitive AI semiconductor market.

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Samsung bets $73 billion on AI chips to close gap with SK Hynix and Taiwan Semiconductor

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Applied Materials partners with Micron and SK Hynix to develop AI memory chips at $5B facility

Applied Materials has formed partnerships with Micron Technology and SK Hynix to accelerate development of next-generation memory chips for AI systems. The collaborations will take place at Applied's $5 billion EPIC Center, focusing on DRAM, HBM, and NAND technologies as Big Tech firms prepare to spend at least $630 billion on AI infrastructure this year.

Technology5 sources

Applied Materials partners with Micron and SK Hynix to develop AI memory chips at $5B facility

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SK hynix validates LPDDR6 memory, 33% faster and 20% more efficient for on-device AI devices

SK hynix has successfully validated its first LPDDR6 DRAM, delivering speeds over 10.7 Gbps—33% faster than LPDDR5X—with 20% better power efficiency. Built on a 10nm-class process, the memory targets smartphones and tablets with on-device AI capabilities, though supply concerns loom as AI device makers compete for limited availability.

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SK hynix validates LPDDR6 memory, 33% faster and 20% more efficient for on-device AI devices

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Samsung and SK Hynix win exclusive HBM4 supply for Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI accelerator

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been confirmed as the sole HBM4 suppliers for Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI accelerator, excluding Micron Technology from the flagship platform. SK Hynix will provide roughly 70 percent of the allocation while Samsung holds approximately 30 percent, marking a significant shift in the AI memory market as demand for high-bandwidth memory intensifies.

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Samsung and SK Hynix win exclusive HBM4 supply for Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI accelerator

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Memory prices surge as AI demand triggers supply crisis, threatening budget devices worldwide

Memory prices continue their steep climb, with NAND flash wafer costs surging 25% in February alone and DDR5 RAM prices tripling since July 2025. The escalating demand from AI infrastructure has created a supply crisis that analysts warn could eliminate budget PCs and smartphones from the market, with prices shifting hourly as smaller firms struggle to compete.

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Memory prices surge as AI demand triggers supply crisis, threatening budget devices worldwide

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RAM Prices Double as AI Demand Creates Severe Memory Shortage Across Computing Industry

HP reports that RAM now accounts for 35 percent of a PC's total cost, doubling from 15-18 percent in just one quarter. The dramatic surge stems from AI infrastructure buildout consuming vast memory supplies, leaving consumer electronics manufacturers scrambling. Industry analysts predict memory price increases up to 95 percent through early 2026, affecting everything from budget computers to gaming consoles.

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RAM Prices Double as AI Demand Creates Severe Memory Shortage Across Computing Industry

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Jensen Huang teases AI chip that will 'surprise the world' at Nvidia's GTC Conference in March

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has promised to unveil a chip that will surprise the world at GTC 2026 on March 16. While details remain scarce, speculation points to advanced Rubin architecture developments, HBM4 memory integration, or possibly an early reveal of Feynman architecture. The mystery chip emerges from Nvidia's partnership with SK Hynix and could address critical memory bottlenecks in AI computing.

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Jensen Huang teases AI chip that will 'surprise the world' at Nvidia's GTC Conference in March

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Sony considers PS6 delay to 2029 as AI chip shortage forces gaming industry to rethink strategy

Sony is weighing a significant PlayStation 6 delay to 2028 or even 2029 as surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure creates an unprecedented global memory chip shortage. The AI-driven chip crisis has left major memory manufacturers prioritizing high-margin AI chips over consumer electronics, forcing gaming companies to navigate longer console cycles and rising production costs.

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Sony considers PS6 delay to 2029 as AI chip shortage forces gaming industry to rethink strategy

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AI Demand Triggers Memory Shortage That Could Push Phone Prices Up 8% and Delay Consoles

A severe memory shortage driven by AI data center construction is reshaping consumer electronics. RAM prices have tripled to sextupled in months, forcing smartphone makers to raise prices by up to 8%, console manufacturers to delay launches until 2028-2029, and hardware vendors to shrink price quote windows. Cloud providers plan over $600 billion in capital expenditures, intensifying the supply crisis.

Business21 sources

AI Demand Triggers Memory Shortage That Could Push Phone Prices Up 8% and Delay Consoles

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AI Disruption Fears Tank US Stocks While Asian Chipmakers Surge 12% on Hardware Demand

Wall Street's AI anxiety is reshaping global investment flows. While US stocks decline on fears of business disruption from artificial intelligence, Asian markets have surged over 12% in 2026. Investors are pivoting toward Asian chipmakers like TSMC and Samsung, which dominate the AI supply chain as hardware producers with strong pricing power and surging memory chip prices.

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AI Disruption Fears Tank US Stocks While Asian Chipmakers Surge 12% on Hardware Demand

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