Why your next smart TV could cost more in 2026

For the past couple of months, one of the biggest stories in tech has been the skyrocketing price of RAM (Random Access Memory), the tiny memory chips that are an essential part of any computer. At CES 2026, tons of companies are showing off new laptops, smart TVs, and gadgets that look impressive, but the big question is whether they’ll cost a lot more simply because RAM chips are in such short supply, caused by AI companies buying up large swaths of RAM to increase server capacity.