memory chipsnèicún xīnpiàn内存芯片shortage / shortfallduǎnquē短缺to push up / to drive uptuīgāo推高costschéngběn成本,Meta (technology company)MetaMetato announcexuānbù宣布to raise / to adjust upwardshàngtiáo上调Quest (VR headset brand)QuestQuestVR headset / head-mounted displaytóuxiǎn头显pricejiàgé价格。
April 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Science & TechnologyMeta Raises Prices on Quest VR Headsets Due to AI-Driven Memory Chip Shortage
Meta announced price increases for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets taking effect April 19, with the Quest 3 rising from $500 to $600, citing soaring memory chip costs driven by AI data center demand.
Advances in biotechnology are opening new possibilities for personalized medicine. Genetic testing is becoming more accessible to patients. Pharmaceutical companies are developing drugs tailored to individual genetic profiles. Healthcare systems are adopting precision medicine approaches. Patients benefit from treatments optimized for their specific conditions. Research in genomics continues to accelerate.
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