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Global silicon chip shortage hits supply of phones, TVs, cars and Australia’s NBN — The Guardian

By TechTaffy Desk

A temporary shutdown in the production of silicon computer chips at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as severe storms in Texas causing more recent delays, has caused worldwide chip shortages, writes Josh Taylor.

Here is the link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/apr/04/global-silicon-chip-shortage-hits-supply-of-phones-tvs-cars-and-australias-nbn

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