SMRTR TechApr 2, 2026ZDNet

My two Raspberry Pi boards cost as much as a laptop now - and AI is to blame

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AI data centers are consuming massive amounts of RAM to power their operations, causing memory prices to skyrocket sevenfold over the past year and dramatically affecting consumer electronics. Raspberry Pi boards have been hit particularly hard, with a 16GB Pi 5 now costing $305 compared to its original $120 launch price, making two boards cost as much as a laptop.

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