Raspberry Pi increases in price for the first time ever. Thanks, chip shortage

Price is a fundamental part of the Raspberry Pi's charm. It may not be the most powerful computer you can get your hands on, even though it's capable of some amazing things, but it's so cheap that it can be used without worrying about the cost. Which makes news about a price increase that little bit tougher to bear. 

In a blog post on the official site, Eben Upton, the head honcho of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is keen to point out, "These changes in pricing are not here to stay. As global supply chain issues moderate...