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Computer, or whatever, it's a fair bet that this shortage is going to affect you. >> the other day actually had issues, they can't get semiconductors to go into their vapes. wouldn't have thought it, right? it's impacting everything. whatever room you're sitting in, look around, like you have semiconductors within your field of vision, i guarantee it. no matter what room you are. they're everywhere. >> reporter: imagine just the number of chips involved in bringing you this report and you watching it as to number well into the hundreds if not more. here's some other numbers to consider, the de...

Starting to see it, alex. you're right, they're everywhere. this week, philip morris said it may see a reduced sales of vape pens because they can't meet the demand for chips in those devices. intel makes its bread and butter, really, is in selling computers. they said this week that they're having trouble with the -- with computer supplies, not because of necessarily the chips in the computers but in the components getting manufactured because of all of the shipping delays. if you take a look at the demand for these things, worldwide, it is soaring to record levels. in the month of august alo...