The memory shortage is driving up the cost of your next laptop

The memory shortage is driving up the cost of your next laptop

The memory shortage is starting to hurt consumers' wallets.DmytroHai/Getty ImagesAs AI companies demand more and more memory chips, consumer electronics companies face a shortage.Dell, HP, and more are raising prices in the face of skyrocketing costs. Others may absorb costs at the expense of their margins.When will the shortage end? Intel's CEO predicted "no relief until 2028."Did that computer you were eyeing jump in price? Is that gaming hand…