The component cost crisis is hitting TVs hard now, as chip prices rise higher than panel costs
Televisions TVs are finally being hit hard by the AI-fueled memory crisis: for the first time, the cost of the processors is higher than the display panels in some models News By Carrie Marshall Published 3 October 2026 Component costs are soaring, partly due to data center demands. The good news: it's only affecting smaller TVs — for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. But with component costs continuing to soar, the future looks a bit worrying to say the least.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: Why component costs are pushing profits way downWe're not talking about a couple of cents here or there; according to Omdia's figures, the costs are rocketing.
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Televisions TVs are finally being hit hard by the AI-fueled memory crisis: for the first time, the cost of the processors is higher than the display panels in some models News By Carrie Marshall Published 3 October 2026 Component costs are soaring, partly due to data center demands. The good news: it's only affecting smaller TVs — for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter For small TVs, the processors are now as as expensive as the panels for the first timeAI-driven demand is creating a global supply…
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