After RAM, comes the shortage of HardDisks - How hard it's going to be before becomes easier?

A major hard drive maker says it's already sold out of its entire production for 2026. Most of its supply is locked up by big tech and AI companies, with deals stretching into 2028. This leaves only a tiny fraction for regular consumers and businesses. The rush for data storage is driving up prices and could lead to shortages for anyone buying a new computer or external drive in the coming years.