Apple raises Mac and iPad prices, blaming an AI-driven memory shortage

Apple has raised prices across Macs, iPads and home devices, blaming a surge in memory and storage costs from the AI data-center boom. The cheapest iPad jumps to $449 from $349 and the entry MacBook to $699; Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro also rise. Apple shares fell about 6% on the news — their worst day in more than a year.