In an era of rising prices, computers have gotten cheaper. (And why that may end)

Computing has been one of the few areas where prices have decreased over time while many other things have seen large increases. Technological advances have underpinned a consistent drop in the cost of computing, but experts say that this may be reaching the end of the road. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR

Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR

NPR’s series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what’s driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out this form to share your story with NPR.

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