Now, global chip shortage may affect your morning toast, laundry

The global shortage of semiconductors, which earlier mostly affected the auto industry and some smartphone manufacturers, is now deepening to hurt makers of televisions, toasters, washing machines and other home appliances, according to a report by Financial Times quoting suppliers in Asia.

The publication reports that Chinese firms hit by sanctions are hoarding chips, making it difficult for some companies to procure simple chips to manufacture consumer electronics such as washing machines and toasters.

“Application processors, display drivers and camera sensors are all in short supply. As a result, we are seeing falling orders from Samsung in the current quarter,”