# #DRAM in the news

October 1, 2026 at 06:57 PM

> DRAM and NAND Flash Prices to Surge in Q4 2026 · Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 2GB Model Prices Increase · Global DRAM Module Market Surges 59% in 2025

[DRAM and NAND Flash Prices to Surge in Q4 2026](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/dram-and-nand-flash-prices-to-surge-in-q4-2026-5e77a44e>)
*October 1, 2026 at 06:57 PM* - TrendForce predicts memory contract prices will rise up to 20% this quarter as AI infrastructure demand fuels a global supply shortage.

[Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 2GB Model Prices Increase](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/raspberry-pi-4-and-5-2gb-model-prices-increase-98b89e8d>)
*October 1, 2026 at 02:22 PM* - Raspberry Pi raises prices for 2GB models of the Pi 4 and Pi 5 by $12.50 due to a significant surge in global LPDDR4 DRAM memory costs.

[Global DRAM Module Market Surges 59% in 2025](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/global-dram-module-market-surges-59-in-2025-238a6f64>)
*September 23, 2026 at 03:49 PM* - Global DRAM revenue hit $21.2 billion in 2025 as Kingston maintains market dominance amid a rapid industry shift toward DDR5 technology.

[CXMT Mass Produces 5th-Gen DRAM Platform](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/cxmt-mass-produces-5th-gen-dram-platform-54c1d5f9>)
*September 22, 2026 at 01:41 PM* - Chinese manufacturer CXMT launches high-density 24Gb LPDDR5X chips using quadruple patterning to boost capacity and reduce power usage.