Here's Why Gadgets Are So Hard to Get Right Now

And the reason isn’t some complex system of international needs and crises, but rather something much more mundane: dudes wanting to get rich on the internet.Graphics cards rely on highly specialized processors that can crunch data with the kind of efficiency that makes highly realistic, 3D gaming possible. It’s an intense and complicated process that few people are actually equipped to do, but for those who are able, it can be extremely lucrative.The only problem (well, aside from how disproportionately cryptocurrencies negatively affect the earth’s climate) is that this doesn’t leave many graphics cards for people who just want, you know, to play video games. Demand for graphics cards has increased just like everything else, and there are only so many factories that can make parts around the world. If you’re having a hard time getting a graphics card, new phone, PS5, or even a car, there are complex global problems constraining the entire electronics industry that are getting in your way.