With the Google Pixel 10 dropping nearly 50 percent in price, experts warn that Americans could soon face a historic glut of awkwardly gifted Android phones, as friends and relatives scramble to unload the suddenly affordable device before anyone notices its price tag.

“It’s the perfect last-minute gift for people you forgot you were supposed to love,” admitted technology analyst Chet Marino, who purchased eleven Pixel 10s after realizing he missed six cousins’ birthdays and one divorce. “At $449, I’m basically showing up with an apology and wireless charging.”

Initial reports indicate that Pixel 10 units are already circulating on Amazon, Best Buy, and the nation’s least-trafficked kitchen junk drawers. The device features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate perfect for doomscrolling through emails about extended family events. Google’s innovative Qi2 wireless charging allows “precise charging alignment,” a relief to users who previously spent hours missing the charging pad by fractions of a centimeter.

“It’s got AI that erases my ex from all my photos, but can it erase the memory of me buying five at once?” asked Brooklyn-based Pixel 10 owner Mindy Farguson, who now refers to 2024 as “the year of affordable regret.”

Google has seen a spike in customer questions, including whether the Pro models are worth the extra $200 and if the included AI-powered camera can make a white elephant exchange feel meaningful. “We recommend pairing it with socks to avoid suspicion,” said Google spokesperson Tilda Park.