Tech prices surge as chip shortages tied to AI demand worsenPrices for laptops, smartphones and game consoles are rising sharply as a global chip shortage worsens, driven in part by demand from AI systems.
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo impresses, but comes with key trade-offsThe MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop in years, designed to win back students and curious Windows users. It’s fast and polished, but its limitations may give power users pause.
Tech prices surge as chip shortages tied to AI demand worsenPrices for laptops, smartphones and game consoles are rising sharply as a global chip shortage worsens, driven in part by demand from AI systems.
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo impresses, but comes with key trade-offsThe MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop in years, designed to win back students and curious Windows users. It’s fast and polished, but its limitations may give power users pause.
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