Your Homeowners Insurance Could Hike 18% Because of the Wolverine Game
Think that long-awaited Marvel video game is just harmless fun? Think again. Early estimates show the "Wolverine Game" from Insomniac is so graphically intense, it's single-handedly accelerating the upgrade cycle for gaming PCs and consoles. That surge in demand for high-powered graphics cards is straining global chip supplies, which are the same chips controlling your smart thermostat, fridge, and even your car's safety sensors. The knock-on effect? Insurers are quietly blaming the component shortage for delaying smart-home repairs, and they plan to pass that cost directly to you in the form of an average 18% rate hike on your annual premium. Your walled is about to get clawed.