Global semiconductor shortage cripples multiple industries.
A perfect storm of pandemic demand, factory shutdowns, and supply chain disruptions created a worldwide chip shortage that devastated auto manufacturing, gaming console production, and consumer electronics.
Car dealerships sat empty while PS5 and Xbox Series X remained impossible to find at retail prices throughout 2021.
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Chihuahua, the world's smallest dog breed, maintained cultural relevance throughout the 2010s-2020s despite "ankle biter" reputation
From September 2020 through late 2022, purchasing a graphics card became nearly impossible at reasonable prices
#PhotoshopCC Adobe's creative cloud subscription Photoshop (2013+) became industry standard for photo editing despite backlash over subscription model
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