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Citing the Exit Planning Institute's latest report, the article states that as many as 80% of businesses put up for sale fail to sell. The piece, written by an Entrepreneur contributor, attributes stalled sales to owners clinging to unrealistic price expectations, bloated overhead and outdated pricing, and messy or unclear financial records.
Antigravity is launching a new $799 version of its A1 drone that replaces the company's FPV goggles and motion controller with a wristwatch and ring for control. The 'Follow Me' kit lets users launch the drone by hand, then have it autonomously follow and film them while dodging obstacles, with manual adjustments possible via the watch's touchscreen or arm gestures using the ring. This is half the price of the original $1,599 complete headset-based setup.
Nvidia's flagship RTX 5090 graphics card remains technically in production, but retail availability has dried up, with resale listings reportedly reaching as high as $10,000. Nvidia has pointed to continued manufacturing as evidence the card is still active in its lineup, even as consumers struggle to find it near its original price.
Elon Musk criticized memory suppliers for 'extortionate' pricing during the ongoing DRAM and HBM shortage, without naming them directly, while praising Micron for taking a more 'reasonable' approach that he said builds long-term customer loyalty. Musk did not disclose specific pricing figures or contract terms for any supplier.
Google has launched Gemini Argon 4 for users worldwide. The model is available only through paid tiers, with no free version offered to consumers or developers.
Discovery+ has increased its monthly subscription prices, with the ad-free plan rising from $10 to $12 and the ad-supported tier from $6 to $7. New subscribers face the higher prices immediately, while existing customers will get 30 days' notice, with new billing starting November 12. The increase comes about a week after Paramount Skydance completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Discovery+'s parent company.
Counterpoint Research reports smartphone shipments dropped 20% year-over-year in Q3, the weakest third quarter since 2012, as DRAM and NAND price surges pushed retail phone prices up 20% this year. Despite falling shipment volumes, Samsung and Apple both grew market share, with Samsung reaching 23% and Apple hitting 22%—its highest-ever Q3 share—even before releasing the base iPhone 18.
OpenAI and Meta have both launched AI agent products, Dot and Muse respectively, with very different pricing and availability. Muse offers a free capped tier plus $20 and $100 monthly plans, while Dot's cheapest individual plan costs $100 per month, with business seats priced similarly. Dot is rolling out to Pro users outside the EEA, Switzerland and the UK, with Enterprise access still in beta, while Muse is currently limited to the US and Canada.
Sony has raised PlayStation 5 pricing in stages since its 2020 launch, when the Disc Edition cost $499 and the Digital Edition cost $399. After a 2023 Slim redesign, an August 2025 $50 increase, and a further $100 hike in April 2026, the consoles now retail at $650 and $600 respectively. The PS5 Pro has also climbed, from $700 at its 2024 launch to $900 after the same 2026 increases.
A federal antitrust lawsuit this week alleges McDonald's uses an AI-powered 'pricing engine' to set menu prices and overcharge customers, a claim the company denies. Meanwhile, retailers including Kroger, Amazon Fresh, Walmart, Whole Foods, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda are adopting AI tools such as electronic shelf labels and markdown apps like FlashFood, and Revolut has trialed facial recognition checkout in coffee shops.
An opinion piece from a veterinary hospital network leader argues that businesses facing rising costs should raise prices gradually and transparently rather than suddenly. The author cites a survey finding that 52% of pet owners skipped needed veterinary treatments, with 71% of those citing cost as the reason. The piece recommends improving workflows and supporting staff before implementing price increases.
Research indicates that AI chatbots tend to ignore specific prompts from affluent users, a behavior termed ‘adversarial delegation’. Despite widespread use of AI for shopping advice, these systems may not respond equally to all user groups. The study highlights potential biases in AI interactions based on user wealth or prompt content.