Computer Prices Go Up Because of AI

因為 AI 導致電腦價格上漲

Jun 25, 2026, 20:31
GlobalTechnology

Introduction

Apple and Microsoft are raising prices for their computers and devices. This is because the parts inside them cost more money now.

Apple 和 Microsoft 正在調高其電腦與裝置的價格。這是因為內部的零件現在成本增加了。

Main Body

AI needs a lot of memory. Big companies buy all the memory for AI. Now, there is not enough memory for normal computers. Because of this, memory prices are very high.

AI 需要大量的記憶體。大公司將記憶體全部買去開發 AI。現在，一般電腦的記憶體不足。因此，記憶體的價格非常高昂。

Apple raised prices for Mac and iPad. Some cost 15% more. Some cost 42% more. Microsoft raised prices for Xbox consoles by $100 or $150.

Apple 調高了 Mac 和 iPad 的價格。有些價格上漲了 15%，有些則上漲了 42%。Microsoft 將 Xbox 主機的價格調高了 100 或 150 美元。

Apple is a very big company. It can talk to suppliers to get better prices. Apple also works with Google to make its products better. But people were unhappy, and Apple's stock price went down.

Apple 是一家非常大的公司。它可以與供應商洽談以獲得更好的價格。Apple 也與 Google 合作以改良其產品。但消費者感到不滿，導致 Apple 的股價下跌。

Conclusion

Computer parts are hard to find. Prices will stay high until 2027.

電腦零件難以尋獲。價格將維持在高位直到 2027 年。

Vocabulary Learning

💸 Money Words (Up & Down)

In this text, we see how prices move. For a beginner, these are the most important words to know:

  • Raise / Go up →\rightarrow The price becomes higher. $ (Example: Apple raised prices.)
  • Go down →\rightarrow The price becomes lower. $ (Example: Stock price went down.)

🛠️ Simple Logic: "Because of"

We use "Because of" to explain the reason for a change.

Pattern: [Result] →\rightarrow Because of →\rightarrow [Reason]

  1. Prices go up →\rightarrow Because of →\rightarrow AI.
  2. Memory prices are high →\rightarrow Because of →\rightarrow Big companies.

📝 Quick Note on 'Hard to find'

When the text says "Computer parts are hard to find," it means they are not easy to buy.

  • Easy to find →\rightarrow Many in the shop ✅
  • Hard to find →\rightarrow Very few in the shop ❌

Vocabulary Learning

raising (v.)
making a price or amount higher
Example:The shop is raising the price of milk.
devices (n.)
small machines like phones or tablets
Example:I have many electronic devices in my bag.
memory (n.)
the part of a computer that stores information
Example:My phone has a lot of memory for photos.
consoles (n.)
machines used for playing video games
Example:The PlayStation and Xbox are popular consoles.
suppliers (n.)
people or companies that sell parts to other companies
Example:The company looks for new suppliers to get cheaper parts.
stock price (n.)
the cost of one share of a company
Example:When the company makes a lot of money, the stock price goes up.
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