In the end, the bubble burst, but not before huge sums of money had been spent on new (and subsequently unneeded) capacity. The ultimate fallout was severe, especially in segments of manufacturing that had geared up to satisfy the anticipated demand for high-technology products. The bursting of the bubble wiped out significant amounts of financial wealth, prompting adjustments throughout the economy.
To be clear, all I am saying is that the evidence does not pass the formal test for statistical significance. Common sense tells you that globalization and digitalization are affecting prices. Over time, as we accumulate data, we may be more able to identify and statistically quantify these effects.