We’ve barely exchanged “hellos” when Régis Schultz, the boss of JD Sports, glances at my feet. “Nice sneakers,” he says, gesturing to my silver Adidas Gazelles. Gazelles, along with the Samba style, have been among the biggest trainer trends of the past few years, although their ubiquity now makes me feel slightly off-trend. Still, approval […]
We’ve barely exchanged “hellos” when Régis Schultz, the boss of JD Sports, glances at my feet.
“Nice sneakers,” he says, gesturing to my silver Adidas Gazelles. Gazelles, along with the Samba style, have been among the biggest trainer trends of the past few years, although their ubiquity now makes me feel slightly off-trend. Still, approval from the UK’s biggest trainer retailer and a self-confessed sneakerhead is not to be sniffed at.
“My wife is always complaining that I have too many sneakers,” he says as we walk through the group’s new shop, its biggest so far, at the Trafford Centre in Manchester. “Whenever I get a new pair, she asks me where they’re going to go.”
Today he is wearing unbranded black trainers. Sporting a specific brand on days like this can ruffle feathers. According to Schultz, some have been known to ask: “Why weren’t you wearing our brand?”
Schultz, 56, will mark three years as chief executive of the FTSE 100 sportswear giant this September. He inherited a company in rude health thanks in large part to Peter Cowgill, 72, who transformed JD into a global sportswear powerhouse. During his 18-year reign, the retailer expanded internationally, acquired rivals and delivered an 8,023 per cent shareholder return before his dramatic departure in 2022 amid a string of corporate governance failings.
It should have been a relatively easy gig for Schultz but instead his tenure has been overshadowed by a torrent of external challenges. The post-pandemic athleisure boom cooled. Nike, JD’s biggest partner, faced a slowdown as rivals such as Adidas and On Running gained ground. Inflation and cost of living pressures dampened demand and US tariffs have added fresh strain. Britain, JD’s home market, has been “volatile”.
JD Sports Fashion’s share price is down about 35 per cent in the past year, compared with a 7 per cent rise in the FTSE 100.
“It is painful,” Schultz admits as we sit down in one of the boardrooms at the back of the shop. “You don’t feel good when the share price is going down. It was 100p when I started, now it is 80p.”
Adding to the pressure, Cowgill, who retains a stake in the company, “is not happy about the share price. He gives me grief about it,” Schultz says, half joking. Cowgill also gave him “grief” for the sale of some smaller fashion brands he had once bought. “But he feels we are doing the right thing,” Schultz insists, adding that the pair talk often and “he is always supportive”.
JD’s largest shareholder, Pentland Group, which owns 52 per cent, has taken a longer-term approach. “Mr Pentland has been saying, ‘Forget about your share price, you need to do the right thing for the long term: share price is not a way to look at your performance,’ ” Schultz says.
Even so, he has had moments of doubt. “You ask yourself, ‘Is there something I have done wrong?’ When I joined [the French electrical retailer] Darty the share price was 30p; when I left it was 170p. I always create a lot of value for shareholders.”
The JD Sports branch at the Trafford Centre in Manchester, the company’s biggest shop
The Frenchman, sometimes known for being brusque towards the media, is much warmer and more forthright than usual, despite having just flown in from Zurich and cycled the ten or so miles into the city centre from Manchester airport. He does not drive or own a car. “I cycle everywhere,” he says, even in London.
His biggest regret? Not managing market expectations more proactively. “I would have guided the market a little bit more to understand the costs that we were putting in place,” he says. He wishes he had told the City earlier that profit growth was going to be flat for a few years while he overhauled the company’s infrastructure.
“I joined a company that was an £8 billion turnover company but with the infrastructure of a £100 million company and fixing that has taken a little bit longer and been more costly than I was forecasting,” he says. “That means our profit has been flat.”
Under Schultz, JD has invested heavily: overhauling HR systems, improving pay structures for younger shop workers, building a new warehouse in the Netherlands, improving corporate governance and acquiring companies such as the US sportswear chain Hibbett and French retailer Courir.
JD recently came close to hitting £1 billion in annual profit, making it one of the few UK retailers to do so, but missed the mark because of these investments and economic pressures. Pre-tax profits fell 11.8 per cent to £715 million in the year to February, from £811 million the year before. The company delivered profit before tax and adjusting items of £923 million, in line with guidance.
Turnover, meanwhile, has grown about 10 per cent on a compound basis since 2022. It rose 8.7 per cent to reach £11.5 billion over the past year, mainly driven by new shop openings. The company anticipates that like-for-like revenues will be down this year compared with the last financial year.
Could Schultz have taken a different route for investors? “We could have done a share buyback right away and increased earnings per share,” he says. “But I think it was more important to invest in our infrastructure. To invest in our people. At one point in time things will be recognised. It is just a question of time.”
Cowgill was praised for how he ran the business but Schultz believed that parts of it needed pruning. He inherited a long tail of smaller fashion brands, many personally acquired by Cowgill, which he swiftly divested. By December of his first year JD had sold 15 non-core brands to Frasers Group for £47.5 million.
“Peter bought those businesses, he was a business friend,” Schultz says. “He could do it because he built it but I told them, ‘I cannot spend the time to understand your business. I will do a bad job. I’m not going to spend the time to understand your business while trying to grow a global company.’ ”
Getting rid of some of the smaller brands early in his tenure allowed Schultz to focus on the company’s core growth engine: North America, now its largest market.
US tariffs have created uncertainty in the market, Schultz says, “which makes it difficult to plan, but we have planned for the worst”.
JD has diversified its sourcing since the pandemic. “Before Covid everything was produced at one time in China,” Schultz says. “During Covid we discovered that that was not very smart. We now use Egypt, Turkey, North Africa, Morocco … so we are much more agile than we used to be.” The company now sources much more from Egypt, he notes, as it has zero tariffs.
In the US, Nike is leading the response to tariffs by raising prices modestly. Nike plans to “spread the increased costs”, Schultz says. “A third to the consumer, a third to the manufacturer and a third to the rest of the supply chain. Us included. And everyone will follow Nike.”
JD is largely done with merger and acquisition activity in North America. “I hate to say we’re done,” Schultz says. “But I think [we are], except for some of the more regional players that we could consolidate.”
The company is now focused on opening shops and fully embedding Courir and Hibbett. It plans to open about 150 new shops globally, with a focus on countries such as Italy and France, and convert 100 existing shops this year. There will be about 50 closures, mainly in eastern Europe. It is looking at growing its franchise model in Africa, the Middle East, southeast Asia and South America.
Despite the headwinds, JD — founded in Bury in 1981 — remains one of the UK’s best-run and most consistently successful retailers, a status few in the City would dispute. While many high street names have stumbled or faded, JD has built a reputation as a sharp operator with global reach, deep brand partnerships and a flair for staying in sync with youth culture.
As for how the JD machine operates, Schultz likens it to Inditex, the Spanish group behind Zara. “Trends come straight from shop floors,” he says. Branch managers report what is selling to the head office and the insights travel rapidly across the group’s 5,000 or so locations.
A recent example: the Adidas Samba. Schultz says the US team was initially sceptical that the retro style, beloved in the UK, would translate. “They told me it wouldn’t take off there,” he recalls. “But now, all the women are wearing them.”
The biggest shift since Schultz joined, he says, is the sportswear landscape itself. “Nike was very hot when I joined and the board was insistent on building on that relationship because it’s so critical. Nike was the big leader, now you have more small brands [like On and Hoka] leading the way. It shows how this industry is in a growth mode.”
What are his thoughts on Elliott Hill, the new Nike boss brought in to turn the brand around? “He’s doing all the right things, which is really refreshing to see.”
And is Schultz here for the long haul? “It’s for the board to decide but yes, for sure. I’m enjoying my job … Does it look like I’m not enjoying my job?” he quips.
JD’s new shop in the Trafford Centre
Chain chases star power to open new megastore
How do you celebrate the launch of a 100-metre-wide sports megastore? By getting the world’s fastest man to run across it, naturally.
This weekend JD Sports opened the doors to its largest store to date: a 41,000 sq ft shop in the Trafford Centre, Manchester, complete with the brand’s widest storefront. To mark the moment, Usain Bolt, who holds the 100-metre world record of 9.58 seconds, sprinted the width of the new site, cheered on by shoppers.
Usain Bolt with members of the Beta Squad, a group of popular YouTubers, at the Trafford Centre
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“We wondered what we could do to mark the occasion,” an excitable Régis Schultz, chief executive of JD Sports, said before the opening. “So we got him to sprint the width of the store across a track outside the store.”
The FTSE 100 retailer already had a smaller store in the Trafford Centre, which is one of the chain’s top-performing locations, alongside its east London counterpart in Westfield Stratford. The new shop in Manchester aims to raise the bar, not just in size but in experience.
Schultz races through the space, highlighting a string of firsts: a football-shirt printing station, an in-store barber, a customisation zone for Adidas Originals trainers, and a trial of JD’s first self-checkouts.
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“This is a first test for us in terms of self-checkout because of shrinkage [shoplifting] concerns,” he admits. “We manage that very well, but the team is always nervous.”
One big change is in the design of the women’s section. “We have been working hard to create a different feeling for the women,” Schultz says. “Brands said our stores look too much masculine, too hard.” JD Sports has introduced more feminine colours in the women’s section of the store, including pink. They are typically more brutalist in appearance, with black, yellow and grey tones.
So will the store resonate with Manchester’s shoppers, I slyly ask a JD Sports store worker in another nearby shop? “Yeah, I do think it will do well,” he says. “It’s got loads of cool new elements in there and it’s different from the other stores. It will resonate with younger shoppers.”
And do people still go to JD Sports for trainers and sportswear? “They do. I do too,” he says.
The Top Nine Technology Trends Reshaping Life Sciences Supply Chains
Mike Walker is Vice President, Global Life Sciences Strategy, at Microsoft. Bringing paradigm-shifting digital innovations. getty From therapeutic complexity, FDA regulatory policy changes, geopolitical shocks and an AI race, life sciences supply chain leaders are forced to rewrite their playbook to stay relevant in the era of AI. Since my 2023 market outlook, the conversation […]
Mike Walker is Vice President, Global Life Sciences Strategy, at Microsoft. Bringing paradigm-shifting digital innovations.
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From therapeutic complexity, FDA regulatory policy changes, geopolitical shocks and an AI race, life sciences supply chain leaders are forced to rewrite their playbook to stay relevant in the era of AI. Since my 2023 market outlook, the conversation has shifted from digital transformation to digital autonomy, whereby networks can sense, decide and act for themselves. I’ve pulled together the nine trends from my client engagements with the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, complemented by grounded analyst data, new surveys and live deployments. These trends set the agenda for the rest of the decade.
Nine Life Sciences Supply Chain Tech Trends
1. Agentic AI Fuels The New Supply Chain Control Tower
Traditional control towers relied on manually stitching together data and dashboards. That changes with agentic AI. Pharma clients that I advise are running AI agents to improve demand forecasting, optimize inventories and reduce lead times in real time. In McKinsey’s 2024 State of AI survey, supply-chain and inventory management was the most cited function for material revenue gains from generative AI deployments, with 53% of adopters already seeing uplift.
2. AI-Enabled Digital Twins Bring Vital Insights
Second-generation twins fuse process historians, ERP signals and risk feeds, enabling a virtual knock-down of change orders before a vial is filled. AstraZeneca’s World Economic Forum Lighthouse site in Sweden logged a 56% productivity jump after scaling line-to-network twins along with other digital solutions. IDC analysts estimate “that by 2027, 35% of G2000 companies will employ supply chain orchestration tools featuring digital twin capabilities, with the aim of boosting supply chain responsiveness by 15%.”
(Disclosure: AstraZeneca is a Microsoft client.)
3. Continuous Manufacturing (CM) Has Its Breakout Moment
Since ICH Q13 became final in 2023, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) have moved CM from pilot to mainstream review to push the number of FDA-approved CM applications into the double digits. Shop floors are now AI-equipped with vision systems and autonomous mobile robots. For example, VisionNav Robotics’ automated industrial vehicle forklifts enable CM in material handling through multilayer frame stacking, which improves efficiency.
4. Cell And Gene Therapy (CGT) Require Decentralized Networks
The CGT modality of drugs is evolving fast and requires even faster supply chains to move this living medicine from a single patient and then return it to that same patient. Market analysts put the CGT supply-chain and cold-chain segment at about $1.5 billion today but forecast it to reach $4.4 billion by 2034. Moving goods to a transparent, modular and trustworthy point-of-care solution turns a historically linear, week-long CGT supply chain into a high-velocity loop that keeps patients confident that the right cells arrive on time, every time.
Leading pharma executives are treating optionality as essential among multiple tariff-agnostic sources as a strategic hedge. The pharma companies I advise are upgrading their digital backbone for increased tariff agility. GSK’s CEO highlighted how diversified manufacturing footprints flatten the curve of tariff exposure, allowing the company to protect U.S. margins. Technology can mitigate tariff turbulence through the implementation of AI agents that continuously monitor tariffs, provide proactive what-if analyses and perform sub-second telemetry that can pivot production or sourcing before tariff costs hit the P&L.
(Disclosure: GSK is a Microsoft client.)
6. The Nervous System Of The Factory Of The Future
Pharma’s next performance leap won’t come from a shiny new robot; it’ll come from tapping into all data sources. A “factory digital backbone” streams real-time shop-floor signals to AI agents that solve the operational issues that plague pharma. It’s the nervous system enabling agentic AI to provide clean, trustworthy and continuous data flow for autonomous decision making in manufacturing. Eli Lilly, for example, is already turning raw telemetry into faster cycle times, higher yields and lower costs with predictive maintenance.
(Disclaimer: Eli Lilly is a Microsoft client.)
7. Keeping New Medicines Alive With Smart Cold Chains
Nearly every high-growth therapy solution, from mRNA vaccines and CGTs to biologics like GLP-1, fails without a sustainable ultra-cold supply chain. Although forecast accuracy is important, a single temperature excursion can wipe out an entire lot in seconds and trigger shortages that no demand algorithm can undo. With increased focus on biologics and CGTs, temperature-controlled products grew 21% faster than non-cold-chain drugs between 2018 and 2024.
8. Regulatory 4.0: AI-Accelerated Compliance And DSCSA Interoperability
Regulators are digitizing. FDA Commissioner Dr. Makary outlined a goal of cutting approval times “from 10 to 12 months to just one to two months (paywall)” using AI decision aids. Companies that align AI models and DSCSA data streams early can turn compliance from a monthly paperwork sprint into a minute-by-minute digital handshake with faster approvals and an iron-clad audit trail.
9. Quantum-AI Cyber Defense: Preparing Supply Chains For Q-Day
OT networks are vulnerable due to the amount of outdated technologies and the rapid digitization of factories that may open holes that didn’t exist before. Gartner now warns that applications protected by public-key cryptography algorithms will be unsafe by 2029. NIST’s final FIPS 203/204/205 standards give plants a certified toolkit for mitigating quantum computing risks.
Why All This Matters
Across all nine trends, one strategic mandate emerges: speed with trust. The winners of the next few years will run agentic AI on a real-time digital backbone with robust quantum-ready security. Understanding these trends will equip life sciences leaders with the knowledge to convert volatility into sustainable advantage.
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Your next Apple Watch could have this massive AI health upgrade – and no new sensors are needed
Future Apple Watch models might use AI to detect health issues Apple believes this approach is more accurate than traditional sensors But it raises questions over the privacy of your sensitive health data There’s a lot of doom and gloom surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) these days, and it’s justified in many cases. But one area […]
Future Apple Watch models might use AI to detect health issues
Apple believes this approach is more accurate than traditional sensors
But it raises questions over the privacy of your sensitive health data
There’s a lot of doom and gloom surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) these days, and it’s justified in many cases. But one area where AI can potentially make a hugely positive impact is in healthcare, and it looks like Apple is considering whether machine learning power can bolster health metrics in future Apple Watch models. There’s no guarantee it’ll make it into a finished product, but if it does, it could upend how you manage your wellbeing through the wearable.
That idea comes from a recent research paper published by Apple’s Machine Learning Research arm. There, the company states that a new AI model trained on Apple Watch behavioral data is able to predict a wide array of health ailments. Impressively, Apple claims that the model is able to detect these conditions more accurately than the sensors you’ll typically find in many of the best smartwatches today.
Sports at the heart of India’s digital entertainment revolution
In India’s rapidly evolving digital economy, sports have emerged not just as a form of entertainment but as a cultural and economic force driving user engagement, content innovation, and technology adoption. The Storyboard18 Digital Entertainment Summit 2025 was a clear reflection of this seismic shift, bringing together leaders from media, gaming, technology, and government to […]
In India’s rapidly evolving digital economy, sports have emerged not just as a form of entertainment but as a cultural and economic force driving user engagement, content innovation, and technology adoption. The Storyboard18 Digital Entertainment Summit 2025 was a clear reflection of this seismic shift, bringing together leaders from media, gaming, technology, and government to map the future of this fast-growing sector.
With nearly 600 million gamers and over half a billion sports fans, India is moving beyond being a content consumption market; it is fast becoming a global creator and innovation hub for digital sports entertainment. From fantasy sports and live streaming to hyper-personalised fan journeys and premium sports travel, the way Indians engage with sports is transforming in profound and permanent ways.
Just a few years ago, sports entertainment in India was largely a lean-back experience. Fans tuned in to watch, maybe discussed matches with friends, or shared reactions online. Today, it’s an entirely different landscape.
Fantasy sports have turned viewers into strategists. Casual sports-based gaming and Esports are drawing new audiences across age groups and geographies. Livestreaming platforms now offer custom-curated feeds, regional commentary, in-play stats, and real-time engagement tools. The fan has moved from the sidelines to the centre of the action.
A key catalyst in this evolution is fantasy sports. This format has gamified real-world sporting events, transforming fans from passive viewers into decision-makers. Fantasy sports reward knowledge, foresight, and strategy, offering fans a chance to engage with the game at a deeper level.
Fantasy sports has now become integral to India’s sports economy, spanning cricket, football, kabaddi, and more. While the format peaks during marquee tournaments, its year-round formats and the addition of new sports are expanding off-season engagement.
In fact, 70.5 percent of users say their sports knowledge and screen time have actually increased since joining fantasy platforms, according to a recent Google-Deloitte report.
The fantasy sports industry’s impact can also be viewed at scale. According to the FIFS-Deloitte 2025 report, the sector contributed ₹4,290 crore in GST to the Indian economy between FY18 and FY23. Under the new tax regime, it is projected to contribute ₹3,520 crore in FY24 alone.
In FY24, the fantasy sports industry also generated ₹9,100 crore, having already yielded ₹23,860 crore between FY18 and FY23. It has also emerged as a forerunner in the broader sports tech ecosystem, and pulled in ₹27,500 crore in funding between FY18 and FY23.
India’s digital sports entertainment space is maturing into a full-fledged ecosystem. The ecosystem has transformed into a billion-dollar industry, with market revenues projected to reach INR 49,500 by 2029, showcasing a CAGR of 13%. The sports fan engagement segment has showcased a rapid rise, estimated to be INR 21,400 crore in FY24 and is expected to grow to INR 38,400 crore by FY29.
Globally, fan engagement, which comprises Fantasy Sports, sports gaming, ad tech, commerce, ticketing and content, is the largest sector, estimated to be INR 20,14,900 crore in FY24, which is projected to reach INR 31,58,300 crore by FY29.
The summit highlighted the emergence of companies like Dream Sports, which have built one of India’s largest sports-tech ecosystems and are at the forefront of this transformation. Its diverse portfolio includes Dream11, the world’s largest fantasy sports platform; FanCode, India’s go-to destination for digital sports content and commerce; DreamSetGo, a premium sports travel and experiences platform; Dream Cricket’25, a AAA mobile sports game; and Sixer, a sports-based virtual trading game. This multi-brand approach is empowering sports fans across the country with more ways to engage, play, travel, and be entertained.
At the core of this revolution lies technology. AI, machine learning, AR/VR, and immersive storytelling are no longer futuristic concepts; they’re shaping the present. From personalising fan journeys to optimising live interactions and building predictive analytics into sports commerce, technology is elevating both the fan experience and business viability.
India is fast emerging as a global hub for sports-tech innovation. Homegrown companies are designing high-performance infrastructure, low-latency live streaming, interactive match centres, and immersive match previews that rival the best in the world. India’s shift from consumer to creator is now visible across the entire digital sports value chain.
But with rapid innovation comes the need for equally agile governance. This year marks the first full year under the revised GST regime for online gaming, a year that is seeing financial pressures and strategic recalibrations across companies. The summit spotlighted a growing consensus: India needs a unified and forward-looking regulatory framework, one that balances user protection with innovation and long-term sustainability.
As digital sports entertainment accelerates, the evolution of regulatory and policy environments will be critical in unlocking its full potential.
What echoed throughout the summit was a collective realisation: sport is no longer confined to stadiums or screens. It’s a cultural movement connecting fans, athletes, and communities.
Whether it’s grassroots tournaments or curated sports travel experiences, the shift is now from volume to value. Increasingly, Indian fans are planning domestic and international trips around marquee events, from the Paris Olympics and FIFA World Cup to T20 World Cups and Grand Slams. Sports are becoming central to lifestyle, travel and identity.
India’s digital sports entertainment journey is more than a passing trend; it reflects a steady, meaningful evolution. With a mobile-first population, rising disposable income, strong digital infrastructure, and a generational passion for sport, India is steadily carving its place as a key player on the global stage.
As the lines between watching, playing and experiencing continue to blur, the future of sports in India is inclusive, immersive and undeniably global.
BFT Sets MENA Expansion in Motion With 50+ Studio Plan
From Down Under to Doha, BFT is kicking off its MENA journey with big plans Body Fit Training (BFT), the Xponential-backed, Australian-born fitness franchise known for its strength-based group workouts, is breaking into the Middle East and North Africa with plans to open more than 50 studios over the next decade. Under a new master […]
From Down Under to Doha, BFT is kicking off its MENA journey with big plans
Body Fit Training (BFT), the Xponential-backed, Australian-born fitness franchise known for its strength-based group workouts, is breaking into the Middle East and North Africa with plans to open more than 50 studios over the next decade.
Under a new master franchise agreement, BFT will expand across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE, among other MENA countries, with Qatar set to serve as the regional headquarters.
The first location, a flagship site in Doha’s West Walk development, opened earlier this year.
Leading the charge is Dr. Mohamed Abdou, a business strategist with the Edar Group, who discovered the brand at a UK studio and is spearheading its MENA rollout. The 10-year expansion plan includes upcoming openings in Riyadh, Dubai and Kuwait City within the next 12 months.
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“Qatar’s dedication to health and wellness, coupled with its vibrant community, makes it the perfect home for BFT in the MENA region,” Dr. Mohamed said. “Our flagship studio in West Walk, Doha, embodies this vision, featuring the largest BFT space globally, spanning over 1,000 SQM, along with premium amenities and an innovative approach to fitness.”
BFT’s model offers members 50-minute, progression-based strength and conditioning classes designed to build real results with a back-to-basics approach that appeals to members looking for substance.
“BFT offers an unmatched fitness experience, blending scientifically-backed training with cutting-edge technology and a community-driven atmosphere,” Dr. Mohamed said. “From the moment I stepped into a BFT studio, I knew this was the right model for the Middle East and North Africa.”
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The MENA expansion builds on BFT’s global momentum. The Cameron Falloon-founded brand has sold more than 730 franchises since 2018 and has grown to over 320 studios across 11 countries. Outside North America, year-over-year studio revenue growth is up nearly 10%.
BFT International global CEO Richard Burnet called the February launch of the brand’s first MENA studio in Doha a major milestone, noting that the energy and innovation behind BFT are now reaching “one of the world’s most dynamic cities.”
“With Dr. Mohamed Abdou’s leadership and a shared vision for delivering exceptional fitness experiences, we are confident that the BFT brand will thrive in this vibrant region,” Burnet said.
From IR to finance chief: Sinclair Names Narinder Sahai as CFO
Media firm Sinclair – which owns, operates or provides services to 185 television stations in 85 markets – has announced former IR professional Narinder Sahai as its new executive vice president and CFO. Sahai joins from Arcis, a leading leisure and hospitality operator, where he led financial planning, accounting, tax, treasury and debt investor relations […]
Media firm Sinclair – which owns, operates or provides services to 185 television stations in 85 markets – has announced former IR professional Narinder Sahai as its new executive vice president and CFO.
Sahai joins from Arcis, a leading leisure and hospitality operator, where he led financial planning, accounting, tax, treasury and debt investor relations as the company’s CFO. He was also previously CFO at powersports platform RumbleOn, a role that saw him work on transformative acquisitions.
Former IR professional Narinder Sahai is the new CFO at Sinclair
Before working at RumbleOn, Sahai was at Amazon Web Services, where he serves as head of worldwide go-to-market finance for compute and AI/machine learning services. Before AWS, he was in an IR role at Target Hospitality, where he managed ‘all investor relations and capital markets activities for the company’s equity public market debut and executed comprehensive debt financing transactions,’ according to a statement from Sinclair. He also worked in IR at FMC Technologies and TechnipFMC.
Welcoming Sahai to the company, Chris Ripley, president and CEO of Sinclair, talks about his appointment as part of the firm’s next stage of growth. ‘Narinder’s proven track record as CFO of both publicly traded and private-equity-backed companies, combined with his operational discipline and strategic financial leadership, makes him exceptionally well-suited to guide Sinclair through its next phase of growth,’ says Ripley. ‘He brings a unique perspective having worked in multiple industries – including cloud and AI-focused companies. Narinder is a proven C-suite leader with a strong history of executing value-creating strategies, optimizing capital structures and driving margin improvement.’
Sahai also talks about his experience across a range of industries and the insight that offers him as he takes up his new position. ‘Having worked across diverse industries – from automotive and energy to consumer and technology – I have a deep appreciation for companies that are successfully transforming themselves while maintaining strong operational discipline. Sinclair’s unique position at the intersection of local media, sports, and emerging technology creates tremendous opportunities. From the company’s leadership position in local broadcasting, combined with its pioneering work in ATSC 3.0 technology, the strength of Tennis Channel and innovative ventures portfolio, I see significant potential to drive value creation for all stakeholders.’
Sahai succeeds Lucy Rutishauser, who is retiring later this year. She will now step down as CFO and continue as executive vice president to support the transition, according to Sinclair. Once retired, Rutishauser will assume the role of senior advisor.
In other appointments, Anywhere Real Estate has named Tom Hudson as its new IR lead, ‘spearheading’ engagement with the investment community as the NYSE-listed firm puts the focus on its growth strategy.
An IR professional with extensive experience at consumer-tech companies, Hudson has served in a range of senior financial positions at companies including Fanatics, Fitbit, eBay, and PayPal.
Announcing his appointment, Anywhere writes that ‘throughout his career, Hudson has helped companies navigate high-growth environments and major strategic milestones, playing a pivotal role in the evolution of Fanatics into a digital sports platform, helping guide Fitbit through its $2.1 bn acquisition by Google, and leading the successful spin-off and IPO of PayPal from eBay. Previously, he also co-led Clearbridge Investment’s research team and managed growth equity portfolios.’
Charlotte Simonelli, Anywhere executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, talks of Hudson’s ‘proven ability to navigate complex organizations’ as marking him out as the ideal choice to engage around the firm’s financial momentum.
‘Tom’s leadership will strengthen our ability to communicate our story and financial foresight to the market as we unlock new growth opportunities,’ adds Ryan Schneider, Anywhere president and CEO, in a company statement.
For his part, Hudson explains why this is a ‘pivotal moment’ for the company and the real estate industry at large. ‘[Anywhere’s] renewed focus on growing, innovating and making savvy moves to improve its capital structure present an exciting opportunity to reintroduce its story to the investment community in a way that reflects its momentum and long-term potential.’
Over at NiSource, the US utility has named Durgesh Chopra as vice president of IR, effective July 7. Having most recently served as an equity analyst at Evercore, Chopra is actually making the move back to investor relations, having previously served as director of IR at American Water, ‘where he played a key role in shaping the company’s investor messaging and outreach’.
Shawn Anderson, NiSource CFO, welcomes Chopra to the company: ‘Durgesh combines deep investment community insight with hands-on experience in regulated utilities,’ he says in a statement. ‘His ability to communicate complex financial strategies and his dedication to serving communities align perfectly with NiSource’s mission to deliver safe, reliable energy to our customers.’
Open IR positions
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UK
Elemental Altus Royalties is hiring an IR analyst to its London team
Europe
Swiss Life is looking for a new head of IR in Zurich
Siemens Energy is advertising a senior IR manager to join its Berlin team
Porsche AG is offering an IR internship in Germany
In what is perhaps a start-of-summer trend, German firm Klöckner & Co is also offering an internship in IR for those keen to get into the profession
In Spain, Hotel Investment Partners is seeking a new IR analyst to work in Barcelona
Middle EastTanmiah Food Company is hiring a corporate communications and IR manager to work in Saudi Arabia
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It’s day three of Prime Day 2025, and at the halfway point, the deals are still flowing. That’s right, for the first time ever, you’ve got four days to shop and enjoy the lowest prices of the summer season (through July 11). Save big on the tech you need, like headphones, robot vacuum cleaners, laptops, […]
It’s day three of Prime Day 2025, and at the halfway point, the deals are still flowing. That’s right, for the first time ever, you’ve got four days to shop and enjoy the lowest prices of the summer season (through July 11). Save big on the tech you need, like headphones, robot vacuum cleaners, laptops, TVs, and more. These are some of our top picks, with more to come as they become available, so keep your eyes here for our complete coverage of the Amazon Prime Day 2025.
It’s worth noting that the lowest prices are available to Amazon Prime members. Qualifying users can claim a free trial; just remember to cancel before the next billing cycle. Otherwise, you will need to pay $14.99 per month (plus tax).
Also, be sure to check out more top Prime Day Deal picks from our sibling brands: CNET, Lifehacker, Mashable, and ZDNET.
Our experts reviewed a similar Acer Aspire 5 model in 2022 and gave it an excellent rating for plentiful battery life and solid everyday performance. This is excellent news for those looking for a daily-use laptop on a budget because this configuration features the same comfortable keyboard and touchpad, but has a more powerful processor. You’ll also like the $100 discount, which makes this laptop even more affordable.
Find some highly rated models from our favorite brands for less with these Prime Day laptop deals.
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Asus Vivobook Go Ryzen 5 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop — $329.99 ($429.99) Save $100.00
Acer Nitro V Intel i5 RTX 4050 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 1… — $760.95 ($799.99) Save $39.04
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 Intel i3 256GB SSD 8GB RA… — $329.99 ($429.99) Save $100.00
Asus Vivobook S16 Ryzen AI 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16″ Laptop — $999.99 ($1,199.99) Save $200.00
Microsoft Surface Pro Snapdragon X Elite 1TB SSD 1… — $1,259.99 ($1,699.99) Save $440.00
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Desktop Deals
Apple Mac mini (2024, M4)
$499.99 at Amazon
$599.00 Save $99.01
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Apple has outdone itself with its most recent Apple Mac mini micro-desktop. In testing, our experts found a configuration with more RAM and storage to have “Excellent high-end performance for work and play.” This diminutive desktop features powerful Apple M4 silicon for less, and it’s on sale for $100 right now.
Cooler Master NR2 Pro Ryzen 7 RX 9070 XT 2TB Mini Desktop
$2,199.99 at Amazon
$2,899.99 Save $700.00
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This small but mighty desktop tower houses a zippy Ryzen 7 processor and an RX 9070 XT graphics card (comparable with an RTX 5070 Ti for you Nvidia fans), and will handle all your gaming needs with ease. With enough RAM to engage in 3D rendering, video editing, and similar tasks, the Cooler Master NR2 Pro is also suitable for creatives, and a 2TB SSD will hold all of your projects. You don’t need to be a Prime member to save $700 on this gaming powerhouse now.
Desktops are the most bang for your buck, and you can stretch that value even further with these Prime Day desktop deals.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case
Wireless, active noise cancellation, hearing aid feature, Bluetooth
$149.00 at Amazon
$249.00 Save $100.00
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The Apple AirPods Pro 2 were named PCMag’s Editors’ Choice by audio expert Tim Gideon, thanks to their exceptional noise cancellation and excellent sound quality. The addition of a USB-C port to the MagSafe charging case is a definite plus. These are “the best noise-cancelling true wireless earphones for iPhone owners,” we found in testing, and you can get yours for $100 off retail.
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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$193.00 at Amazon
$348.00 Save $155.00
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The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones won over our audio expert Tom Gideon with their top-notch noise cancellation and audiophile-friendly sound quality. They earned an Editors’ Choice award as the best headphones for noise-sensitive audiophiles, and among their very few cons is an expensive asking price. Good news: Amazon Prime Day sees a deep 45% discount on these bad boys, so you can enjoy unparalleled audio quality for less.
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TV Deals
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3.5 – Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 – Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
2.5 – Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
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50″ Vizio MQX-Series 4K HDR10+ 120Hz QLED Smart TV
$398.00 at Amazon
$629.99 Save $231.99
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The VIzio MQX-Series TV offers a wide color range and features designed for gamers at an affordable price. Low input lag and a fast 120Hz refresh rate make this TV a great choice for those with consoles, and our expert listed them as some of his pros. The Vizio M50QXM-K01 is “worth a look for gamers in the market for an affordable 50-inch model,” according to our expert, and this 37% discount makes it even more affordable. The summer is here, so why not treat yourself to a new TV while you hide indoors to beat the heat?
Score savings on your summer cinema set up with these Prime Day TV Deals.
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50″ Vizio MQX-Series 4K HDR10+ 120Hz QLED Smart TV — $398.00 ($629.99) Save $231.99
65″ LG C4 Series 4K 120Hz OLED Evo Smart TV (2024 Model) — $1,196.99 ($2,699.99) Save $1,503.00
65″ Sony Bravia XR A95K Series 4K QD-OLED Smart Go… — $1,698.00 ($3,499.99) Save $1,801.99
65″ Hisense U7 Series 4K Mini-LED ULED Google Smar… — $797.99 ($1,499.99) Save $702.00
55″ Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K Smart TV — $364.99 ($499.99) Save $135.00
65″ Roku Select Series 4K LED Smart TV (2025 Model) — $348.00 ($449.99) Save $101.99
75″ TCL QM6K 4K QD-Mini LED Google TV (2025 Model) — $798.00 ($999.99) Save $201.99
98″ TCL QM7K 4K QD-Mini LED Google TV (2025 Model) — $1,997.99 ($2,999.99) Save $1,002.00
85″ Hisense QD7 Series 4K Mini-LED Smart Fire TV (… — $899.99 ($1,299.99) Save $400.00
85″ Sony Bravia 3 4K LED Smart Google TV (2024 Model) — $1,098.00 ($1,599.99) Save $501.99
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Soundbar and Speaker Deals
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3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
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Polk Audio Signa S3 Ultra-Slim TV Soundbar With Wireless Subwoofer
$249.00 at Amazon
$299.00 Save $50.00
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Polk’s Audio Signa S3 received high marks from our reviewer thanks to its powerful audio performance, Chromecast Audio, and Google Assistant voice commands support, among other pros. This affordable bar and wireless subwoofer combo brings theater-worthy sound to your living room, and it’s on sale now for $50 off retail. Movie night has never sounded so good.
Be the life of your next pool party or movie night with these Prime Day speaker and soundbar deals.
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Sony ULT Field 3 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
$144.95 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $55.04
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The Sony ULT Field 3 is built ruggedly, making it suitable for outdoor usage. In our review, our expert found that it didn’t have the strongest sound, but it’s waterproof and has outstanding battery life, so it will serve you well whether you’re camping or sitting out by the pool. $50 savings is reason enough to want to get your hands on this small but mighty speaker and make it your travel companion this summer.
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3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
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JBL Clip 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
$49.95 at Amazon
$64.95 Save $15.00
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For an even more portable Bluetooth speaker option, check out the JBL Clip 4. In our review, we found that it delivers crisp, rich audio and, thanks to a built-in carabiner and waterproof build, you can take it anywhere. Hiking? Camping? This is the speaker for you. And it's 23% off right now, dropping the price to just $50.
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Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals
Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base
$297.99 at Amazon
$599.00 Save $301.01
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The Shark AV2501AE robot vacuum cleans in a precision grid, intuitively detecting and avoiding obstacles. The bagless self-empty base is supersized, giving you up to 60 days without needing to lift a finger, except to open the Shark Clean companion app to schedule your cleanings. Now that’s convenience. A whopping 50% off makes this the best purchase you’ve made all summer, especially if your family is indoors to avoid the heat and making messes.
Don't let messes suck the fun out of your summer. Check out our Prime Day Robot Vacuum Deals.
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Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Roborock Qrevo Master is incredibly intelligent. You can use voice commands to start cleaning, empty its mop bin, adjust cleaning modes, and more, all offline and without downloading yet another companion app. The FlexiArm, an extendable arm that reaches into corners, ensures more thorough cleaning than conventional models, and the 200 RPM dual spinning mops will make your hard floors spick and span. Get yours for a whopping 53% off retail and take a load off for the summer—you deserve it.
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Monitor Deals
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3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
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Samsung Odyssey G9 49" QHD 240Hz OLED Monitor
$891.04 at Amazon
$1,799.99 Save $908.95
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We usually see this behemoth gaming monitor go on sale around these big events, and we’ll keep mentioning it because it’s just that good. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 won our Editors’ Choice award and was called “a feast for the eyes” in our review. For unparalleled immersion and image quality, look no further than this ultrawide OLED monitor, on sale now for a whopping 47% off retail.
Upgrade your resolution, refresh rate, and more with these Prime Day monitor deals.
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LG UltraFine 27UP650K-W 27" 4K IPS Monitor
$229.99 at Amazon
$379.99 Save $150.00
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The view is fine thanks to the LG Ultrafine, a 27-inch 4K monitor that pumps up the pixel density. Whether you're typing up an email, scrolling through social media, or designing your next project, this monitor will oblige. The stunning display is height-adjustable, and it has two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort so you can connect multiple devices. You can even twist it into portrait orientation, which means that coders can code and ebookworms can read comfortably. The 39% price drop brings the Ultrafine to its lowest price in 30 days, making now a great time to buy.
Asus ZenScreen MB16AHG 15.6" 1080p Portable USB-C 144Hz IPS Monitor
$209.00 at Amazon
$279.00 Save $70.00
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This portable FHD monitor supports both USB Type-C and mini HDMI input sources for versatile connectivity to both PCs and gaming consoles. The bundled stand folds to support the Asus ZenScreen MB16AHG and enables you to set your display in portrait as well as landscape orientations. This monitor is a great blend of features and price, and a must-have for people who plan on getting work (or play!) done in remote locations, and you can save 25% right now.
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is, well, extreme. Dust resistant, water resistant, and drop resistant up to 2 meters, this hard SSD has read speeds of up to 1050MB/s and 1000MB/s write speeds. It’s no slouch in the security department either, including password protection with 256-bit AES encryption to safeguard your files. Our expert gave the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD the Editors’ Choice Award for its reasonable price, durability, and quick speeds, and you can enjoy these aspects for 43% off retail during the sale.
Store more, for less, with these Amazon Prime External Hard Drive and SSD Deals.
WD 6TB My Passport USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive
$151.99 at Amazon
$184.99 Save $33.00
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Western Digital has been in the storage industry for decades, and the quality of its products shows. This 6TB My Passport is durable and secure, thanks to the included backup software and even password protection. Simply plug it in and safeguard your valuable data for the long haul, transferring with rapid read and write speeds. You can save 18% when you make your purchase, but can you really put a price on peace of mind?
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Projector Deals
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3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
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XGIMI Halo+ 1080p Portable Projector
$499.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $300.00
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The Xgimi Halo+ earned our Editors' Choice for portable home entertainment thanks to its high brightness, robust audio, and better-than-typical image quality for SDR. Suitable for casual viewing, this small and light portable projector also has built-in Android TV 10 for streaming. It's marked down by a huge $300 for Prime Day and will bring a nostalgic element to your next sports event or movie night.
Make your next movie night or presentation a smashing success with these Prime Day projector deals.
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Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser 1080p Wi-Fi Mini Projector — $539.99 ($749.99) Save $210.00
Optoma UHZ50e 4K HDR Projector With Enhanced Gaming Mode — $1,499.00 ($2,299.00) Save $800.00
Epson Pro EX11000 1080p Wireless Laser Projector — $1,099.99 ($1,299.99) Save $200.00
StreamMaster Plus 4K Triple Laser Projector — $999.99 ($1,699.00) Save $699.01
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Home Security Camera Deals
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3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
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Arlo Go 2 Wireless Cellular Outdoor Security Camera
$199.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50.00
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The Arlo Go 2 earned our Editors’ Choice award as a versatile outdoor camera that “enables you to keep a digital eye on your property from just about anywhere.” Completely wire-free and featuring both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, this 1080p security camera is a great option for monitoring so much more than just your home. It’s available now for 20% off retail.
Keep a bird’s eye view on what’s important to you, thanks to these home security camera deals
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3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
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TP-Link Tapo C120 2K QHD Security Camera
$23.73 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $16.26
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The TP-Link Tapo C120 is an affordable security camera that punches above its weight, thanks to premium features usually found in more expensive cameras. It can be configured to use the built-in spotlights and sound a siren, plus it is IP66 weatherproof rated, meaning you can use it indoors or outdoors. Sharp 2K video, intelligent motion detection, and local and cloud storage options make this our Editors’ Choice security camera, and you can save 38% right now.
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Smartwatch Deals
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS, 40mm]
$169.00 at Amazon
$249.00 Save $80.00
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In our review, we gave the second-generation Apple Watch SE high marks for balancing performance with price. It's a budget-friendly model in the Apple Watch line-up, but that doesn’t mean it’s light on features. This model features fall detection, irregular heart rate and rhythm notifications, and access to virtually the same apps. This is the best version of Apple Watch for those on a tighter budget, and it’s even more affordable now at 32% off retail.
Time is already ticking on these Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals.
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Tablet Deals
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (2025 Release)
$279.00 at Amazon
$349.00 Save $70.00
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The 11-inch Apple iPad is another PCMag Editors’ Choice award winner to join the sale. Named “Apple’s best tablet for most people,” it features high-quality hardware and improved storage options over the previous iteration. If you’re looking for good everyday performance for web browsing and the like, you’ve found it. This model is the most affordable iPad, made even more so by the $70 price cut.
Lenovo Tab M11 128GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet With Case and Pen
$149.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $80.00
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For those non-Apple users, I present to you the Lenovo Tab M11. This 11-inch device includes a folio and stylus, so you can be up and scribbling and taking notes as soon as it arrives. Thin and light, the M11 is robust enough to power through productivity tasks, and long battery life makes it a fantastic travel companion. Save $60 now during the sale.
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Digital Camera Deals
Panasonic Lumix S9 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera With 18-40mm Lens
$1,497.99 at Amazon
$1,799.99 Save $302.00
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Sure, you can snap a photo with the camera on your fancy smartphone and have all the convenience of being able to share it right there and then, but when you need high-quality photographs, you can't beat a classic digital photo camera. The Panasonic Lumix S9 is a full-frame, mirrorless camera that is compact and travel-ready. 3x optical zoom, autofocus, and image stabilization mean you're able to take the best shots of your target from any angle, whether you're sneaking candids at a family gathering, or trying to catch the beauty of the sunset. With LUMIX Lab, photos upload directly to your phone library over Wi-Fi, so sharing with your following is a snap. Save 17% on the Lumix S9 for a limited time during the Prime Day sale.
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a digital camera can be pricey. Save now with these Prime Day camera deals.
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Robot Lawn Mower Deals
eufy E15 Robot Lawn Mower
Auto mapping, vision navigation, multi-zone management
$1,399.99 at Amazon
$1,799.99 Save $400.00
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This is the robot lawn mower that we've been using to keep our yard trimmed this summer, and while we didn't officially review the eufy E15, the E18 model is very similar (but for larger lawns). This grass chopper is easy to set up, runs quietly, boasts a solid battery life and automatic charging, and easily maps your mowing area (even with obstacles). The one thing we will shout out is that when we covered the E15 back in June, it featured a much lower list price. So with this Prime Day deal, you're really getting a 39% discount, which is still really good and the best price we've seen so far this year.
Networking Deals
Eero Pro 6E Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6E System (3-Pack)
$349.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $200.00
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The Eero Pro 6E earned high marks in our review thanks to speedy throughput performance, and our expert liked it so much he gave it our Editors’ Choice award. The three-pack covers up to 6,000 sq. ft., which is more than enough for most single-family households, and it supports speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps. This mesh system gives you access to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands as well as the 6 GHz band, delivering more bandwidth so even those with a lot of simultaneously connected devices are covered. Prime members can score theirs for 36% off retail and boost their connectivity for less.
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3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
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1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
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TP-Link Archer AXE75 AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router
$106.15 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $93.84
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The TP-Link AXE75 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router operating on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. This means lower latency and improved performance for your Wi-Fi connection, even if you have a large number of connected devices. Join a Zoom call in your home office while your kids stream a movie in the living room without anyone buffering or disconnecting, and with speeds up to 5,400 Mbps, your webpages will load in the blink of an eye. In testing, the TP-Link AXE75 won our Editors’ Choice award as “a solid performer and ideal for future proofing your network on a budget,” and you can save 47% to make this reasonably priced device even more affordable.
Boost your connectivity with these Prime Day Wi-Fi Mesh and Wireless Router deals.
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Smartphone Deals
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB Unlocked Phone (Hazel)
$749.00 at Amazon
$1,099.00 Save $350.00
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An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review. The Pixel 9 Pro XL produces great photos that capture outstanding, clear details, and the generative AI app, Pixel Studio, is a fun and useful creative tool. Meanwhile, Google's own AI assistant, Gemini, will be at your beck and call. One of the few cons in our review was the expensive price, but this 32% off sale helps correct for that.
You spend a lot of time on your phone, so make sure you absolutely love it. Check out more buying options with these Prime Day smartphone deals.
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Google Pixel 9 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian) — $549.00 ($799.00) Save $250.00
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Unlocked AI Phone (T... — $784.99 ($1,099.99) Save $315.00
Google Pixel 9a 128GB Unlocked Phone With Gemini — $423.99 ($499.00) Save $75.01
Moto G Stylus 5G 256GB Unlocked Phone(2024 Model,... — $249.99 ($399.99) Save $150.00
Moto G 5G 128GB Unlocked Phone (2024 Model, Sage Green) — $149.99 ($199.99) Save $50.00
OnePlus Nord N30 5G 128GB Unlocked Phone (Chromatic Gray) — $199.99 ($299.99) Save $100.00
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 256GB Unlocked AI Phone (S... — $799.99 ($1,099.99) Save $300.00
Google Pixel 9 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian) — $599.00 ($799.00) Save $200.00
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New product feature:
"Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL pairs elegant hardware with powerful Android software and delightful but limited AI tools to give us a glimpse at the future of phones."
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20 hours ago | July 10, 2025
New product feature:
"The Xgimi Halo+ earned our Editors' Choice for portable home entertainment thanks to its high brightness, robust audio, and better-than-typical image quality for SDR."
20 hours ago | July 10, 2025
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21 hours ago | July 10, 2025
New product feature:
"The Panasonic Lumix S9 is a full-frame, mirrorless camera that is compact and travel-ready. 3x optical zoom, autofocus, and image stabilization mean you're able to take the best shots of your target from any angle."
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About Jade Chung-Lee
Merchandising Associate
When she isn't perusing online stores for deals, Jade enjoys playing video games (mostly JRPGs and roguelikes), sorting board game components neatly into containers, and building Gundam models. Her love of electronics has persisted through her youth and has resulted in a collection of gaming peripherals including keyboards and controllers, scale figures, and art work. Jade lives in blissful harmony with her wife, cat, and two chinchillas—as well as a host of houseplants.
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