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The Memory Shortage Strikes Again, This Time With Rising Microsoft Surface Prices

Microsoft’s Surface laptops are now priced higher than some of the best laptops on the market.

The ongoing RAM chip shortage has claimed another victim: Microsoft’s Surface PC lineup. Microsoft quietly increased the prices of all available Surface computers on the Microsoft Store, and those price changes are expected to be reflected in retail stores in the near future.

«Due to recent increases in memory and component costs, Surface is updating prices on Microsoft.com for its current-generation hardware portfolio,» a Microsoft spokesperson told CNET in an email. «We remain committed to delivering value to customers and partners while upholding our standards for quality and innovation.»

The price increases range in severity depending on the model, but max out at around $500 for the flagship and several midrange models. As Windows Central pointed out, this means that the midrange Surface devices are now more expensive than the flagship models were two years ago at launch.

The current starting prices on the Microsoft Store are as follows:

Surface Laptop 15-inch: $1,600
Surface Laptop 13.8-inch: $1,500
Surface Laptop 13-inch: $1,150
Surface Pro 12-inch: $1,050
Surface Pro 13-inch: $1,500

That places the Surface and Surface Pro laptops above the prices of some of the best laptops from companies like Apple, Acer and HP.

The memory shortage shows no end in sight

Microsoft isn’t the only tech giant feeling the squeeze this week as AI data centers continue to swallow up as much of the available RAM chips as are humanly available.

Samsung also raised prices on some of its phones and tablets by as much as $280 on Tuesday. Apple had several RAM and storage-intensive product configurations listed as sold out as of Monday.

The even more unfortunate news is that prices are likely to increase and stay up. The RAM demand from AI data centers is sky-high and shows no signs of slowing down. So much so that Micron, one of the largest memory suppliers, shuttered its consumer-focused Crucial brand to produce more RAM for AI data centers.

Other major memory suppliers like Samsung and SK Hynix are feeling the pressure as well, with the latter company’s chairman proclaiming that the memory chip shortage will likely last through the end of the decade at least.

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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

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Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out

The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.

The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.

The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.

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Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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