Microsoft says Surface, Windows sales were hurt by chip shortages

Microsoft said on August 3 that it was unable to meet demand for Surface products.

Apparent chip shortages have hit one of the world’s largest software companies, Microsoft, and its lineup of Surface PCs.

Microsoft reported net income of $16.5 billion (up 47 percent from a year ago) on revenue of $46.2 billion, an increase of 21 percent over the same period. But two key businesses suffered as a result of ongoing supply issues.

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