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Palworld's new tabletop card game launched yesterday, and the first cards are already selling for thousands (up to $4,000), with resellers dominating the market and mirroring Pokemon-style card collecting trends.
A massive dawn crowd formed at King of Prussia Mall for the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop watch drop, prompting a heavy police response and a two-hour delay in opening. One person was arrested for defiant trespassing as some attendees attempted to force entry. The Swatch store will remain closed through the weekend, and a sign indicated the Royal Pop watch would not be sold at that location, with the collection expected to be available for months elsewhere.
Fans at BTS’s Mexico stop on the ARIRANG tour faced hours-long lines and reports of resellers bypassing strict merch limits, allegedly loading items onto trucks for resale amid staff inaction; the controversy sparked calls for HYBE to intervene, with some claims of on-site intimidation, as the tour heads to the US.
Rackspace is raising its email hosting prices, with partners like Laughing Squid reporting a 706% jump (plus new per-mailbox add-ons) and noting that discounts they previously had aren’t included; the hikes, effective March 2026, are drawing backlash from resellers who warn higher costs hurt margins and may push customers toward alternatives such as PolarisMail, while Rackspace defends the move as a necessity to maintain service levels amid industry shifts toward larger providers.
McDonald's Japan canceled a Happy Meal campaign featuring Pokemon cards after resellers caused chaos, leading to discarded food and long lines, as the company aims to restore its family-friendly image and prevent future issues.
The iPhone 15 is facing challenges in the Chinese market, with resellers offering significant discounts to boost sales, as demand for the device lags behind expectations. Fierce competition from Android manufacturers, a lack of innovation, and delayed adoption of AI features are cited as reasons for the lower demand. Apple's sales in China dropped by 13 percent, prompting speculation about the impact of generative AI features in the upcoming iPhone models on future demand.
Sony's PlayStation Portal, a handheld streaming device that allows users to play PlayStation 5 games on a tablet-like screen, has sold out within two days of its launch. The device, priced at $200, is now being resold at inflated prices by scalpers on platforms like eBay. This scarcity and reselling issue is not new in the gaming industry, as seen with the PlayStation 5. The PlayStation Portal is an accessory that enables playing games on a handheld device through a Wi-Fi connection, catering to different home setups and gaming preferences.
Tesla has added a section to its Motor Vehicle Order Agreement stating that early buyers of the Cybertruck who try to sell the electric pickup within the first year of purchase without written permission from the automaker could face penalties of $50,000 or the value received from the sale. Tesla may also refuse to sell future vehicles to customers who break the agreement. However, if Tesla agrees to the resale, the customer can sell it to a third party with written consent. The Cybertruck is set to be delivered to the first customers at the end of this month.
Tesla has included a clause in its motor vehicle order agreement for the Cybertruck, stating that it can sue customers for $50,000 if they resell the vehicle within a year of purchase. The company may seek injunctive relief or the value received for the sale, whichever is greater. Customers can avoid this by obtaining written consent from Tesla, although the conditions for granting exceptions are unclear. This move is likely aimed at ensuring that the Cybertruck is only sold to those who have paid for it, possibly due to the vehicle not entering mass production until next year.
Tesla's fine print for the Cybertruck states that the company may sue resellers for $50,000 if they attempt to flip the vehicle too soon after purchase.
The Collector's Edition of Final Fantasy 16, which includes a statue, pins, steelbook case, and cloth map, is completely sold out and being scalped by resellers on eBay for double its MSRP, with some asking for up to £999.99. Square Enix has been criticized for the limited availability of its products, with pre-orders for the Anniversary Edition of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster also being sold for over $1,200. It's recommended to forget about the Collector's Edition and move on with life rather than paying such exorbitant prices.