IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch

The IDC warns of a major PC market downturn due to a memory crunch, predicting an 8.9 percent shrinkage in PC shipments by 2026. The high cost of memory, driven by the shift in production towards AI data centers, is expected to lead to a 6 to 8 percent increase in PC prices. This crunch could also impact smartphone prices and shipments, with a potential 6 to 8 percent price increase and a 5.2 percent decrease in shipments.