Roku Increases Hardware Prices by Up to 50% Citing AI-Driven RAM Shortages

Roku has raised the prices of several streaming hardware devices by as much as 50%, with the high-end Roku Ultra seeing a notable increase. The company attributes these price hikes to rising RAM supply issues, directly linked to the booming demand for components from the artificial intelligence industry. This trend highlights the broader impact of AI on the consumer electronics supply chain and pricing.