Computer and Phone Prices Go Up

電腦與手機價格上漲

Jun 28, 2026, 11:01
AustraliaTechnology

Introduction

Big companies like Apple and Microsoft are raising prices. They say they do not have enough memory parts for their machines.

像蘋果和微軟這樣的大公司正在調漲價格。他們表示機器缺乏足夠的記憶體零件。

Main Body

AI needs many memory parts. Big AI centers use these parts. Now, there are not enough parts for everyone. Samsung and Motorola also raise their prices.

AI 需要許多記憶體零件。大型 AI 中心使用了這些零件。現在零件不足以供應所有人。三星和摩托羅拉也調漲了價格。

Apple makes a lot of money. But Apple raised prices for Macs and iPads by 15% to 30%. Some people are angry. They say Apple is too greedy.

蘋果賺了很多錢。但蘋果將 Mac 和 iPad 的價格調漲了 15% 到 30%。有些人很憤怒，認為蘋果太貪心。

Gaming machines are also more expensive. Microsoft says memory costs are very high. The Xbox Series S will cost more money. Some people will buy old machines instead.

遊戲機也變得更貴。微軟表示記憶體成本非常高。Xbox Series S 將會更貴。有些人會轉而購買舊機。

Conclusion

Electronics cost more now. Companies make customers pay for the expensive AI parts.

現在電子產品變得更貴。公司讓消費者承擔昂貴的 AI 零件成本。

Vocabulary Learning

💸 Money Words

In this text, we see words that talk about prices.

Words for 'More Expensive':

  • Raising prices → Making things cost more money.
  • Go up → The price moves higher.
  • Cost more → You need more money to buy it.

🛠️ The "Something + Verb" Pattern

Look at how the sentences are built. It is very simple:

Who/What →\rightarrow Action →\rightarrow The Thing

  1. Apple →\rightarrow makes →\rightarrow money.
  2. AI centers →\rightarrow use →\rightarrow parts.
  3. Companies →\rightarrow make →\rightarrow customers pay.

Tip: To speak like an A2 student, start with the person or company, then add the action.

Vocabulary Learning

raising (v.)
making something higher or more expensive
Example:The shop is raising the price of milk.
memory parts (n.)
small pieces inside a computer that store information
Example:My computer is slow because it needs more memory parts.
greedy (adj.)
wanting more money or food than you need
Example:The greedy man took all the cookies for himself.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:This new phone is too expensive for me.
electronics (n.)
machines like computers, phones, and TVs
Example:I love buying new electronics at the mall.
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