PC shipments just fell for the first time in two years, thanks to the memory shortage

Worldwide PC shipments fell nearly 5% to 68.2 million units, the first decline in two years, driven by an AI-driven memory shortage IDC expects to persist until 2028. Despite lower unit sales, PC manufacturers are raising prices faster than demand is dropping, squeezing consumers.

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Appeared in 2026-07-09.