With the demands for more computers and data centers to power AI, the market is experiencing a shortage of RAM, causing memory prices to surge.

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Apple's new MacBook Pro lineup with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips carries significantly higher price tags than previous generations, with base models starting at $2,199 for the 14-inch M5 Pro variant — up $200 from the M4 Pro equivalent. The price increases, reaching up to $400 more, are attributed to a global RAM shortage driven by surging demand for AI infrastructure. Analysts warn the shortage may also cause smartphone shipments to drop sharply, and Apple's pricing could signal broader impacts across the consumer hardware sector.

The new MacBook Pro laptops are up to $400 more expensive than their predecessors, thanks to the RAM shortage