{
  "id": 117563,
  "title": "Sources: HP, Asus, and Acer have started using small amounts of DRAM chips from CXMT in their laptops for non-US markets, amid an unprecedented memory shortage (Nikkei Asia)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/sources-hp-asus-and-acer-have-started-using-small-amounts-of-dram",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-04T05:35:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Techmeme",
    "slug": "techmeme",
    "url": "https://asia.nikkei.com/business/china-tech/hp-asus-and-acer-begin-using-cxmt-chips-amid-memory-shortage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "HP, Asus, and Acer have started using small amounts of DRAM chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) in their laptops for non-US markets. This development comes amid an unprecedented memory shortage. According to sources, the PC makers are incorporating CXMT chips into their products for regions outside the US.\n\nThe use of CXMT chips by these major PC manufacturers marks a significant move, as they look to secure memory supplies. Further details on the extent of CXMT chip usage and the specific laptop models involved are not available.\n\nThe memory shortage has been impacting the tech industry, and companies are exploring alternative suppliers to meet demand.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times Business",
        "title": "FalconX cuts 10% of jobs amid crypto slump, including half of Singapore staff: Sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/falconx-cuts-10-of-jobs-amid-crypto-slump-including-half-of-singapore",
        "published": "2026-08-03T23:43:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}