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Why tech costs are rising
The price hikes for Amazon devices aren't isolated. The company points to a broader trend of increasing costs for memory and storage components across the entire consumer electronics industry. This global supply chain issue means that many of the gadgets we rely on, from phones to laptops, could see similar price adjustments in the future.
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