Exploding rockets and exploding hardware prices make for a lousy new normal
This week, the price of the Steam Deck has increased by over 40%, raising concerns about the future of hardware pricing. Additionally, a Blue Origin rocket explosion may delay NASA's Artemis mission significantly. These events highlight the ongoing challenges in the tech industry related to component costs and geopolitical factors.
- ▪Valve has raised the price of the Steam Deck, with the 512GB version now costing $789 and the 1TB version $949.
- ▪The price hike is attributed to a shortage of memory and storage driven by AI demands and global logistical issues.
- ▪A recent explosion of a Blue Origin rocket could delay NASA's Moon missions by months or even years.
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