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Smartphones, computers, and other [devises / devices] have become indispensable [part / parts] of our lives. Many people spend a [small / short] fortune on ensuring they have the latest tech. However, keeping [up / down] to date with the latest gadgets is [set / get] to become more expensive. This is because of the explosive rise [on / in] demand for servers in AI data centres. AI systems need to store huge amounts of [datum / data] and move it much faster than traditional computing [require / requires] . Suppliers are struggling to keep up [with / on] demand. Yahoo.com wrote: "The enormous sums of money going into the AI race are [driven / driving] up costs for resources and components throughout the economy."

Tech giants Apple and Microsoft have announced price [raises / rises] for their products. However, Apple said its iPhone would be [insulate / insulated] from the price [hikes / hikers] . Apple said: "We have never seen a component price increase this much, this [quickness / quickly] ." It added: "We have [shielding / shielded] our customers from these increases [so / as] far, but we have now reached a point where we need to begin raising prices on a [number / numbered] of products." Microsoft said: "The [entire / entirely] consumer electronics industry is struggling with the current components crisis." People are now worrying about rising tech prices [effecting / affecting] their pockets. In addition, the growth of AI data centres has increased demand for electricity, pushing up [utility / futility] bills in some areas.