Framework, a modular PC company, has announced another price increase for its DDR5 RAM modules due to rising memory costs. The new pricing is set at $10 per GB for 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB modules, with higher prices for 48GB and above. This adjustment follows a previous hike earlier in the month, with the 8GB module now at $80, the 16GB at $160, and the 32GB at $320. The 48GB module has seen a significant increase from $240 to $620, while the 64GB and 96GB modules are priced at $640 and $1,240, respectively. These changes impact the configurable memory options for Framework’s DIY Edition laptop, as the company is not selling standalone DDR5 RAM modules to maintain inventory. Framework suggests users can order laptops without memory to use existing modules or find cheaper options via PCPartPicker. With suppliers indicating further price increases into early 2026, Framework warns of potential future hikes but assures that prices will be adjusted based on costs. The ongoing global memory shortage, expected to last until 2027, is driven by memory manufacturers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix focusing on the AI industry. This matters because it highlights the impact of global supply chain issues on consumer electronics pricing and availability.
Lár v1.0.0 is an open-source framework designed to build deterministic and auditable AI agents, addressing the challenges of debugging opaque systems. Unlike existing tools, Lár offers transparency through auditable logs that provide a detailed JSON record of an agent's operations, allowing developers to understand and trust the process. Key features include easy local support with minimal changes, IDE-friendly setup, standardized core patterns for common agent flows, and an integration builder for seamless tool creation. The framework is air-gap ready, ensuring security for enterprise deployments, and remains simple with its node and router-based architecture. This matters because it empowers developers to create reliable AI systems with greater transparency and security.