The constant rise in prices of goods and services can be attributed to corporations prioritizing profits over all else. This pressure on consumers to pay more for everyday expenses has become a norm, with companies like Microsoft increasing subscription fees or adding new features such as AI, and even displaying ads on their platforms. Similarly, companies like Broadcom inflate the costs for IT organizations, leaving no end to the ways in which prices can keep going up.

In the latest episode of Kettle, our team of experts discusses the current news and events impacting consumers and businesses. Hosted by Iain Thomson, the panel includes our Asia-Pacific editor Simon Sharwood, systems editor Tobias Mann, and editor Chris Williams. You can watch the discussion or listen to it on various platforms such as RSS and MP3, Apple, Amazon, and Spotify.

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