Price hikes on consumer electronics could be here to stay. Here's why. Yahoo Finance Technology Editor Dan Howley reports that the AI boom is driving up the cost of consumer electronics, and price hikes could be here to stay. The report highlights that companies like Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) are affected by rising costs associated with AI integration. Price hikes on consumer electronics could be here to stay. Here's why. Yahoo Finance Video Wed, August 5, 2026 at 9:56 p.m. GMT+2 AAPL MSFT Yahoo Finance Technology Editor Dan Howley explains how the AI boom is driving up the cost of consumer electronics. Terms and Privacy Policy EU DSA Contact Privacy & Cookie Settings