Gaming Hardware Xbox wireless controller shortage confirmed by Microsoft European countries particularly hard-hit By Daniel Sims , June 21, 2022, 1:55 PM 8 comments
Hardware Industry The global chip shortage is now impacting DDR5 manufacturing Don't rush for an upgrade just yet By Adrian Potoroaca , November 18, 2021, 11:40 AM 9 comments
Industry Cardboard shortages put additional stress on the supply chain heading into the holidays Shipping supplies are in short demand this holiday season By Shawn Knight , October 22, 2021, 2:46 PM 19 comments
Apple Electronics Component shortages finally catch up to Apple as delivery times slip further out You can still get Apple products before the holidays By Shawn Knight , October 21, 2021, 10:52 AM
Hardware Industry The tech industry is bracing for a potential shortage of passive electronic components Taiwanese suppliers are cautiously optimistic about the coming months By Adrian Potoroaca , October 15, 2021, 12:27 PM 14 comments
Industry Tech Culture After waiting a year for his GPU, this man sent the shop an anniversary cake Congratulations? By Isaiah Mayersen , October 9, 2021, 10:29 AM 8 comments
Hardware Industry Reduced silicon output in China is leading to increased chip production costs Surging prices for high-purity silicon is sending a shockwave towards chipmakers By Adrian Potoroaca , October 4, 2021, 8:42 AM 16 comments
Gaming Industry Xbox Boss Phil Spencer says supply chain constraints will continue to slow Xbox production into 2022 Issues go beyond the global chip shortage By Cal Jeffrey , September 30, 2021, 4:48 PM
Hardware Industry Malaysia aluminum disruption adds to global chip shortage Summer Covid lockdowns affected aluminum capacitor supply By Daniel Sims , September 25, 2021, 7:51 AM 7 comments
Hardware Industry Rare earth metal prices explode, may lead to increased prices for electronics Adding to a tsunami of bad news about the global supply chain By Adrian Potoroaca , September 14, 2021, 5:44 PM 79 comments
Industry Hardware Renewed lockdowns in Asia threaten supply of important ceramic components in addition to chips Multilayer ceramic capacitors are now in short supply By Adrian Potoroaca , August 31, 2021, 7:51 AM 17 comments
Mobile Industry Chip shortage currently affecting "everybody but Apple," report says Samsung and OnePlus appear to be the most affected by supply chain bottlenecks By Adrian Potoroaca , August 24, 2021, 7:27 PM 16 comments
Hardware Industry Graphics cards could become even more expensive following GDDR6 price rise "Stop, stop! The market's already dead!" By Rob Thubron , June 10, 2021, 5:15 AM 68 comments
Industry Electronics Chip manufacturers have started to increase prices due to the global chip storage The manufacturers include UMC, SMIC, and Power Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. By Joao Silva , May 24, 2021, 4:43 PM 13 comments
Industry Apple Apple reportedly postponed iPad and MacBook production under continuing chip shortage Key component suppliers just don't have the stock By Cal Jeffrey , April 29, 2021, 4:04 PM 12 comments
Electronics Industry Shortage of $1 display driver chips is causing production delays for everything with a screen The tech industry now can't keep up with demand for screens By Adrian Potoroaca , April 6, 2021, 5:17 PM 53 comments
Industry Car Tech Foxconn's profit disappoints, but the big manufacturer has set its sights on electric vehicles Apple and its largest supplier both want a piece of the EV pie By Adrian Potoroaca , March 30, 2021, 9:21 PM
Industry Taiwan introduces further water restrictions amid drought, potentially worsening chip shortages Not what we need right now By Rob Thubron , March 26, 2021, 5:16 AM 13 comments
Hardware Industry Global shortage of chips is getting worse, with no sign of supply catching up The supply chain might not recover until 2023 By Adrian Potoroaca , March 24, 2021, 7:47 AM 26 comments
Industry Chip shortages expected to worsen as Texas fabs struggle to restart production Potential price hikes incoming By Rob Thubron , March 4, 2021, 5:17 AM
Industry Global chip shortages expected to last into 2022 A perfect storm of factors By Rob Thubron , February 24, 2021, 5:16 AM 27 comments
Hardware Nvidia turns to the RTX 2060 and GTX 1050 Ti as GPU shortages bite It's hoped the old cards will help meet demand By Rob Thubron , February 12, 2021, 5:15 AM 27 comments
Gaming Tech Culture Scalpers say the press treats them unfairly; they are a 'valuable industry' 'All we are acting as is a middleman for limited quantity items' By Cal Jeffrey , February 11, 2021, 1:06 PM 92 comments
Hardware Industry Laptop component shortages could exacerbate low stock levels, claims report Joining graphics cards, consoles, CPUs, etc. By Rob Thubron , February 11, 2021, 10:44 AM
Hardware Expect RTX 3000 shortages to get even worse this quarter, warns retailer And prices are set to rise By Rob Thubron , February 8, 2021, 10:36 AM 38 comments