Game consoles and computers have been getting more expensive for months. But it felt like June 2026 was the moment the public really started to see the effects, especially after Apple’s price hikes.
Once again, we have the greed of AI and data center companies to thank for it.
https://disconnect.blog/data-centers-are-forcing-up-computer-prices/
#tech #datacenters #apple #ai #artificialintelligence #xbox
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