Chip Shortage Raises Concerns: Computers May Get More Expensive, and So Will TVs and Phones
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The CEO of one of the largest electronics retail chains warned that prices of technology products could rise soon. According to him, there is a global shortage of chips, and this shortage is already affecting computer prices.
The executive explained that one of the reasons for the shortage is the high demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Many companies around the world are buying large quantities of chips to build powerful data centers. As a result, fewer chips are available for manufacturing other products, and companies that produce consumer goods are forced to cope with higher prices.
According to the executive, the shortage could also affect televisions and mobile phones. Chips are found in almost every electronic device, so if they become less available, the prices of these products could also rise. The article does not specify when exactly the increase is expected or to what extent prices will go up.
For consumers and families in Israel, this means it is worth planning purchases of technology products in advance. In recent years, changes in the chip market have affected the prices of many products worldwide, so the question arises whether this trend will continue in the coming months.
Sources: היום
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