PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes

The Verge
By Stevie BonifieldOct 22, 2026, 5:30 pm124 ptsTrending
Demand for new PCs took a hit after months of price hikes, with Counterpoint Research reporting global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026. That's in line with earlier reports from IDC and Omdia. It's not just PCs, either - that same quarter, smartphone shipments also hit a 14-year low.…

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