November 17, 2025, 9:26 AM EST. Retailers have slashed prices on the Apple Watch Series 10, delivering its best deal ahead of Black Friday. Shoppers can expect discounts across models and bands, with limited-time savings that make now a strong window to upgrade. Compare prices across major retailers, watch for bundle offers, and consider storage options and color choices. This trend mirrors the broader surge in tech deals as consumers prep for the holiday season. Stay tuned for more pricing updates as early Black Friday drops roll out.
November 17, 2025, 9:24 AM EST. Memory suppliers and major PC brands are engaging in panic-buying as a DRAM and NAND shortage tightens. According to DigiTimes, data-center demand is swallowing supply, forcing ASUS, MSI and others to stockpile memory modules beyond traditional contracts. Asus claims about two months of RAM inventory for production and finished goods, signaling potential shortages in 2026 if trends persist. Firms are chasing in the volatile spot market, increasing price pressure on retailers. RAM prices have surged 100%+, with some Japanese outlets limiting purchases and distributors delaying kit launches to 2026. The surge is driven by the global AI data-center buildout fueling demand for HBM and RDIMM, boosting memory-chipmakers' profits in 3Q25. Yet vendors remain cautious about capital expenditure amid volatility and AI-bubble talk.
November 17, 2025, 9:22 AM EST. Android Authority spotted references to a new feature called Contact Gestures Exchange inside Google Play Services that could let two Android phones exchange contact details with a tap or gesture, similar to iPhone NameDrop. Early strings show phones moving toward each other to share names, numbers, or emails, likely authenticated via Bluetooth or ultra-wideband through Close Share. The feature is still in development, with no live UI yet. If rolled out via Play Services across the Android ecosystem, it could speed up exchanges at meetups and events, while giving users control over what to share (photo, number, email, or nothing). It would boost privacy and UX, and strengthen Android parity with iOS-though the design could still change or disappear before launch.
November 17, 2025, 9:20 AM EST. The 2024 MacBook Air M3 delivers lightning-fast performance and all-day battery life. The refurbished 13-inch model is on sale for $779.99 (reg. $1,099), a savings of $319.01. Fueled by the M3 chip, it opens apps and files in a blink and keeps pace with multitasking. The 13-inch Liquid Retina display offers vibrant colors, while the 18-hour battery lets you go longer between charges. Ideal for editing, streaming, and heavy browsing, this streamlined MacBook Air pairs speed with portability in a compact, lightweight package. Availability and pricing can change.
November 17, 2025, 9:16 AM EST. Looking ahead to Nvidia's upcoming quarter, this analyst says the company remains a key proxy for AI spending, with Taiwan's supply chain showing continued momentum and CSPs signaling higher AI investment. Super Micro even projects roughly double data-center sales tied to Nvidia AI racks, underscoring upbeat demand. On the stock, the ~28x earnings multiple isn't seen as expensive versus peers, but the big revenue run-rate keeps capex pressures in focus as data-center builds require sizable funding. The shift from training to inference workloads is now starting to drive revenue and profitability, potentially funding debt used for capacity. Expect discussion around Nvidia's roadmap: Blackwell is on deck, with Reuben and other next-gen capabilities shaping velocity.