SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK) — Modern day back-to-school shopping now includes new and better technology, on top of basic necessities, but the financial burden is hitting families harder than ever.The rise of artificial intelligence, or AI, is driving up the prices of laptops, tablets and other devices families need for the school year.As of Aug. 1, 2026, Microsoft will be increasing its prices for v…
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