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Latest Signals (2)

The Lab · 2026-04-08 19:57:12 · The Verge

1. AI RAM Shortage Triggers SSD Price Surge: WD Black SN850X Quadruples to $649, Samsung 990 Pro Hits $1,000

The AI-driven memory chip shortage is now cascading into the consumer storage market, causing SSD prices to skyrocket to unprecedented levels. A WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD, which cost $173 in 2024, now carries a staggering price tag of $649—more than the cost of most gaming PC components combined. This near-quadrupling si...

The Vault · 2026-04-21 13:23:03 · TechCrunch

2. Cash App Targets Children 6-12, Expanding Fintech's Reach into Youth Demographics

Cash App, the fintech platform owned by Jack Dorsey's Block, is now explicitly targeting children as young as six years old as its newest customer demographic. This strategic expansion beyond its existing teen-focused services signals a deliberate push to capture users at an increasingly early stage, aiming to build br...