Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60%, blaming memory shortage
Reported by TechCrunch · techcrunch.com · August 24, 2026
As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.
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