NEW YORK — As Cyber Monday enters its most frenzied phase, economists are warning that this year’s tech deals are vanishing at a rate previously seen only in shoppers’ willpower, dignity, and personal savings.

“Based on our modeling, you have slightly less time to buy $249 AirPods Pro 3 marked down to $219.99 than the time it takes to scream ‘Wait, do I need this?’ at your laptop,” said retail analyst Dan Cipher, who expects the supply of discounted robot vacuums to be depleted by the time readers finish this sentence.

The countdown pressure has left consumers in a state medical experts have dubbed ‘Acute FOMO-Induced Decision Paralysis.’ “I blacked out and awoke to 16 Apple AirTags, a $4.99 Disney Plus bundle, and a self-cleaning mop with facial recognition in my cart,” confessed Cyber Monday participant Marcy Duell. “My family will only get sleep tracking smartwatches this Christmas, whether they want them or not.”

Industry insiders admit the disappearing deals are part of a new initiative called ‘Scarcity Hysteria 2.0,’ rolled out to boost conversion rates and heart palpitations. “Don’t think, just click. The deals will be gone tomorrow, or possibly by the time you blink,” advised Verge shopping expert Tara Trafficcone. “Experts recommend refreshing your cart every 8–10 seconds, just in case.”

Meanwhile, therapy providers report record bookings for ‘Post-Cart Remorse Disorder,’ expected to spike once the MacBook Pros and LEGO sets come home to roost.