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TechnologyJun 22, 2026· 1 min read

Google, to combat the memory crisis, is focusing on the Chinese CXMT

The memory crisis is an increasingly serious problem for manufacturers of devices (smartphones, tablets, computers, etc.) and for big tech companies that need data centers. The cost of memory is rising significantly. To try to address the issue, Google is reportedly considering turning to a new supplier. Like other companies in the sector, Google is ready to focus on CXMT, to replace the memory chips from Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, the three companies that dominate the market.

The memory crisis could limit the spread of the new Googlebook, a project with which the American company aims to capture the desktop market.

An Economic Choice

CXMT memory could represent a turning point for the tech sector, with Google potentially being among the first major players to significantly rely on the Chinese manufacturer, which would offer prices significantly lower than its competitors. The information that has recently appeared online does not provide further details regarding Google's intentions or the ongoing negotiations with CXMT. However, the Chinese manufacturer would represent a serious and highly valid alternative at this time. The same Samsung, along with PC manufacturers like Dell and HP, as well as Valve for its Steam Machine, is reportedly interested in focusing on CXMT.

The coming months will be crucial. Google, like other manufacturers...