I'm an expert, and here's the honest truth about 8GB of RAM for laptops in 2026

The RAM crisis threatens notebook memory loadouts – and if 8GB laptops make a comeback, are they still tenable?
Liliputing

Lilbits: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4S now comes with up to 8GB RAM, modular laptop maker Framework to expand into new categories

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4S is a SODIMM-style version of the Compute Module 4. It has the same processor as the standard model, but the form factor restricts the I/O capabilities, so it’s not ...
Liliputing

Banana Pi’s latest compute module features RK3588 chip and up to 8GB RAM

The folks behind the Banana Pi line of compact computers have been cranking out Raspberry Pi alternatives for years, and the latest is a new computer-on-a-module sporting an Rockchip RK3588 octa-core ...

Memory shortage: Framework raises DDR5 RAM prices again with a per GB price hike

The most recent price hike from Framework adds $10 per GB for the 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB options, with prices going up even ...

The era of affordable high-RAM laptops could be coming to an end

We've all gotten used to RAM being a non-issue in desktop and laptop computers, but that looks like it's all changing in 2026 ...
Houston Chronicle

Differences in the RAM of a MacBook and a PC

When upgrading your computer becomes a business expense, a RAM upgrade is usually a smart place to start as an easy and relatively inexpensive way to boost performance. While PC and Mac enthusiasts ...
Digital Trends

The MacBook Pro M3 doesn’t have a memory problem — it has a pricing problem

Apple just upset everyone, claiming that the 8GB of Unified Memory available in the base MacBook Pro M3 is “probably analogous to 16GB on other systems.” The MacBook Pro M3 has already come under fire ...