Topic: Computer Memory

A lengthy donation note from Sir Knives of the Providence Plantations reveals that John C. Dvorak's voice was used in a 1980s educational software program called "Dvorak on Typing." The donor, now a computer engineer, credits the program with his early interest in tech. The note concludes with a lyrical tribute adapted from Bruce Springsteen.

Prices for computer memory (RAM) are expected to rise by more than 50% this quarter due to unprecedented demand from AI companies. Major server farm providers and AI developers are buying up global supply, ending a period of historically low prices for consumer memory.