PC shipments just fell for the first time in two years, thanks to the memory shortage
Engadget | 09.07.2026 02:01
Worldwide PC shipments have fallen by nearly five percent to 68.2 million units, according to research conducted by the International Data Corporation (IDC.) This is the first decline in two years after nine straight quarters of growth. This all started in the tail-end of 2025, as you can see in the chart below. That's right around when global memory crunch went from an annoyance to a full-blown crisis.
