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Apple discontinued the $599 Mac Mini with 256GB storage, raising the starting price to $799. This follows CEO Tim Cook's earnings call warning of chip shortages impacting Mac models like Mac Mini and Mac Studio for months. High demand exceeds supply expectations.
Apple's Mac Mini faces supply shortages lasting several months due to high demand. CEO Tim Cook stated AI adoption has accelerated faster than expected, driving this surge. Users may struggle to purchase the compact AI-capable desktop.
Rare DDR5 RAM discounts up to $350 off during Amazon Spring Sale. Prices high due to RAM-pocalypse shortages. Corsair, Kingston, and more on offer.
Citi forecasts global high-voltage power transformer supply shortage lasting until 2029, driven by grid upgrades, power expansion, and data center demand. Annual gaps peak at 30% in 2025, with cumulative shortage reaching 1699 GVA by 2028 despite 95% capacity growth by 2030. Bottlenecks include skilled labor shortages, material dependencies, and high capex.
Optical cable benchmark prices rose 77% in 1.5 months to 2212 yuan/km as operators like Tianjin Telecom adjust amid AI-driven demand. AI data centers boost need for OM4/OM5 and G.654.E fibers, while drone apps spike G.657.A2; preform rod shortages limit supply. Telco procurements fail or hike limits due to supply-demand mismatch.
Apple confirms the Mac mini will face supply shortages for several months. Stronger-than-expected demand surprised the company. Mac Studio may also remain constrained.