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Indianapolis Star
18 hours ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Shop 15 early Amazon Prime Day pet deals on toys, beds, treats
With Amazon Prime Day 2025 officially slated to run from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11, the early deals have already started to appear, and while anticipate even more to drop in the coming weeks, now is the prime time to get ahead of the shopping rush. If you're in the market for any pet essentials, get ready to explore Amazon's virtual aisles and discover the top early Prime Day pet deals available right now. From essential pet treats and pet foods to cozy beds, convenient automatic litter systems and even pet cameras to keep an eye on your beloved best friend while you're away, you're sure to find a deal that fits your budget. What's more, many of these pet-centric offers qualify for additional savings when you opt to Subscribe & Save and clip digital coupons found directly on the product pages. The opportunities to save are plentiful, so be sure to snag these deals before they're gone! Shop early Prime Day pet deals More: BarkBox is giving away free dog toys for an entire year More: Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it? Here's what you need to know More: Amazon Prime for Young Adults is back! Do you qualify for the discount? Find out here More: Amazon Prime Day prep: 15 early tech deals you can't afford to miss Prime Day is Amazon's annual members-only shopping event. It offers limited-time deals, lightning deals, and exclusive discounts on products across nearly every category. It's basically like Amazon's Black Friday sale, but in the middle of summer. Amazon has officially revealed that the Prime Day 2025 sale will run from Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11. The official Prime Day savings start at 12 am PT/3 am ET on Tuesday, July 8. Yes! Amazon typically rolls out early Prime Day deals in the weeks leading up to the main event. USA TODAY Shopping will be covering all the early discounts and live deals during the sale, so be sure to follow along! Aside from Amazon Prime Day being twice as long as previous years, the sale is introducing Today's Big Deals, which will consist of daily themed drops featuring top offers exclusive to Prime members. The savings start now, with three weeks of early deals across categories. Yes, you must be an Amazon Prime member to access the Prime Day deals.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Neck Pillow review 2025: Soothing neck support for side and back sleepers
The Tempur-Neck stands out from most other bed pillows on the market thanks to its unique design, which follows the natural curve of the neck and head. It's designed for back and side sleepers in particular, and comes in three sizes (small, medium and large) so you can pick the one best suited to your sleep position and body shape. Type: Tempur material (foam)Best for: Side and back sleepersSizes: Small (20" x 12.5" x 3.5"), medium (20" x 12.5" x 4") and large (20" x 12.5" x 4.75")Trial: N/AWarranty: 5-year limitedPrice: From $119 MSRP at Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Pedic mattresses are hugely popular, and the brand has used its signature pressure-relieving Tempur-Material (essentially high-end memory foam), which is both firm yet comfortable, in this best-selling pillow. We felt it strikes the right balance between sturdy support and cushioning comfort — which can help minimize the risk of exacerbating any existing conditions. As a combination sleeper, our tester found the Tempur-Neck to be the most comfortable when lying on her back. This way, her neck felt instant pressure relief that she described as being akin what she'd feel after a neck massage at a spa. She slept on the pillow for over two weeks and was comfortable all night long, never waking up with aches or pains. She even felt that it reduced any muscle tension she experienced. In addition to sleeping on it during the testing period, we also put the Tempur-Neck pillow through other performance tests (more on that below) in which it scored well. Overall, we rate the Tempur-Neck a 4 out of 5 stars considering the various parameters like comfort, support, temperature regulation and durability. Keep reading to find out more… In terms of the cost, Tempur-Pedic pillows are not exactly budget purchases in comparison to some of the other best pillows out there. At MSRP, the Tempur-Neck retails at $119 for a small size, $129 for a medium and $159 for a large, and is in the mid-range bracket for the brand (their most expensive pillow, the Tempur-Cloud Dual Cooling Pillow, starts from $199 for queen when at full price). However, you can snag excellent deals on the pillow during Tempur-Pedic sales. These don't come around as regularly as you'll find at other sleep brands, but when they do, particularly around events like Black Friday and Memorial Day, you'll find that you could save up to 50% or more. The brand also occasionally runs 'buy one get one free' sales, which is the perfect time to stock up on two of your favorite Tempur-Pedic pillows, letting you sleep better for less. Two pillows that are similar to the Tempur-Neck in terms of design and functionality are the Nest Bedding Easy Breather (from $119) and the Sleep Number NaturalFit Ultimate (from $169 to $199) — the first at a similar set of price points and the second coming in a little more expensive. Tempur-Neck pillow: from $119 at Tempur-PedicThe Tempur-Neck pillow is available in three sizes: small, medium and large. A small is priced at $119, a medium at $129 and a large pillow is $159. This price includes a 5-year warranty and free shipping. While the Tempur-Neck is currently full price for a single pillow, you will get 30% off when you buy two. The Tempur-Neck is comprised of a single block of the brand's signature Tempur-Material. Described as having an 'extra firm feel' it is designed specifically for back and side sleepers, delivering pressure relief and relaxing your muscles while still keeping them supported. Unlike regular bed pillows, you don't have to spend your time and effort adjusting the Tempur-Neck to contour your neck and shoulders, since its design follows the natural curvature of your neck and head. As such, it's designed to always give solid support to your neck, without ever compromising on neutral spinal alignment, whether you're sleeping on your side or your back. You can choose between the three sizes, and Tempur-Pedic even provide a handy chart and instructions on the pillow's product page so you can find the ideal Tempur-Neck for your body type. The Tempur-Material is encased in a hypoallergenic knit cover made from 100% polyester, and handily it's both removable and machine washable. Hot sleeper? You have the option of upgrading your Tempur-Neck to include cooling technology, in the form of heat-wicking cooling yarns woven into the breathable cover. This costs $20, but if sleeping hot is a big problem for you we'd recommend a dedicated cooling pillow such as the Casper Hybrid with Snow Technology. That's the basics covered, so now let's take a closer look at how the Tempur-Neck fared across a range of specific performance parameters. This will help you make an informed decision on whether the Tempur-Neck will work for your sleeping style and needs. The Tempur-Neck is one of the few pillows we've found that does not require any additional steps to be set up fully. It arrives in a fuss-free cardboard box, wrapped in plastic film. You don't have to wait for it expand or adjust the loft or firmness by adding or removing fill. Simply tear the plastic off and it's all ready to be slept on. Score: 5 out of 5 I found the Tempur-Neck largely delivered on what it claims. I'm a combination sleeper (side and back) and I specifically loved the instant pressure relief of the foam, which mimics the soothing relaxation of a neck massage or spa. It is on the firmer side and hence is suitable for anyone who needs that extra sturdy support to keep their neck aligned or to reduce the risk of worsening their aches or pains. To test its comfort and support, we put it through a sink-in test by placing a kettlebell weighing 10lb (roughly the average weight of an adult head) on the pillow and leaving it for 5 minutes. As soon as we removed the kettlebell, the foam sprung right back up without even a dent to show that a weight had been placed on it. I also found the Tempur-Neck to be most comfortable for back sleeping since this truly gave my neck and shoulders the feeling that tension was melting away. Since I tend to prefer a pillow with a softer feel and do not particularly suffer from neck aches or shoulder pains, I found the curved design to be slightly distracting after a week. Similarly, if you're someone who wants a pillow that conforms to your neck and head, giving you a cradling effect (like you're sleeping on a cloud), the Tempur-Neck might not work as an everyday pillow. Score: 4 out of 5 Apart from the optional cooling upgrade, the Tempur-Neck doesn't include any cooling features. Since it is made from a type of memory foam (which is known to trap heat), we expected it to cause overheating, but this never happened while testing the Tempur-Neck, although it should be noted that the reviewer is not a hot-sleeper. I was sleeping on the Emma Hybrid Airgrid mattress and used an ordinary department store microfiber duvet during the Tempur-Neck testing period. The knit cover which wraps the Tempur-Neck, however, is not a light breathable material of the type you might find on other pillows. If you're a hot sleeper, you'd be advised to opt for the cooling upgrade or to go for the Tempur-Cloud Dual Cooling pillow, which comes in a breathable cotton cover with cooling gel on either side. Score: 4 out of 5 A pillow may be comfy enough to sleep on but is it easy to clean? This is why we consider maintenance and durability to be key factors when judging the performance of a pillow. Tempur-Pedic is a popular mattress and bedding brand in the US and one of the reasons why it's so well-regarded is its consistent quality. Compared with other memory foam pillows, the Tempur-Neck does not sag or require any fluffing to maintain its shape, comfort and support. Score: 5 out of 5 As per Tempur-Pedic's care guidelines, only the outer cover is removable and can be washed and dried on a cold setting. Air-drying is recommended. Tempur-Pedic also suggests that you should avoid over-drying it or using chlorine or harsh products for cleaning. Score: 4 out of 5 The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Neck definitely lives up to the expectations. Finding a pillow that strikes the perfect balance of comfort and support is a tricky task for those struggling with neck pains or shoulder aches, and the last thing you need is a pillow that's either too soft or too firm and increases the risk of worsening the pain. If this sounds familiar to you, we believe that Tempur-Neck would be a good choice thanks to its ergonomic curved design and it's firm but instantly pressure relieving Tempur-material. While it's not one of Tempur's most affordable pillows, it sits around the middle of the Tempur-Pedic price range. Temperature control clearly isn't the Tempur-Neck's priority, and this is surely where it falls down compared with similarly-designed pillows such as the Nest Bedding Easy Breather and the Sleep Number NaturaFit Ultimate. The curved shape and the extra firmness also makes it an unsuitable option for stomach sleepers who require a low-loft model or one with a customizable fill like the Coop Home Goods Original pillow. ✅You suffer from neck pains or aches: The Tempur-Neck provides the right combination of cushioning and firm support to soothe any aches or pains. ✅You're a back or side sleeper: The ergonomic design follows the natural curve of the neck and is therefore perfect for side and back sleepers. ✅You need instant pressure relief for your neck: The Tempur-Material used in the pillow gives you instant relaxation which melts away the built-up tension in your neck and shoulder muscles. ❌You prefer a softer pillow: Tempur-Neck is the firmest Tempur-Pedic pillow and its cushioning won't appeal to sleepers who need a fluffy or plush model. ❌You need a more affordable pillow: Tempur-Pedic pillows are not exactly cheap compared to more budget-friendly options in the market. ❌No sleep trial included: Unlike most brands, Tempur-Pedic does not provide a sleep trial or returns for its pillows. Extra benefits are limited to a 5-year warranty and free shipping. 1. Nest Bedding Easy Breather Side Sleeper pillow: was $119 from $99 at Nest BeddingThis pillow with a similar curved design as the Tempur-Neck, is perfect for side sleepers who like a more softer feel to their headrest. Crafted from a blend of CertiPUR-US certified foam and polyester fiber, the Easy Breather provides plush comfort and contouring in addition to a breathable knit cotton cover for cool sleep (read the full review on the Nest Bedding Easy Breather Side Sleeper pillow for more details). You can now get this at $20 off which takes the price down from $119 to just $99. Extra benefits include a 2-year warranty and 30 night sleep trial. 2. Sleep Number NaturalFit Ultimate Pillow: was $189.99 from $151.99 at Sleep NumberThe NaturalFit is an adjustable pillow with removable fill inserts to suit your sleeping preference. The natural down and latex blend is a dream combination, ideal for anyone who like plush comfort and responsive support (read the full review on the Sleep Number NaturalFit Ultimate pillow for more details). It also comes in a breathable cotton cover preventing any overheating or night sweats (in addition to naturally temperature regulating down and latex). You can grab this now at 20% off, reducing the price of a standard pillow from $189.99 to $151.99, while a king is priced at $175.99 (was $219.99). 3. Beckham Hotel Collection Pillows: was $79.99 from $59.99 at AmazonNeed a simpler pillow which suits all sleeping styles and those prone to overheat during the night? The Beckham Hotel Collection crafted from down-alternative fiber impressed our reviewer who said it provides 5-star luxury comfort within a budget (read the Beckham Hotel Collection Pillow review to know more). It is also a great budget purchase (and hence the top affordable choice in our pillow guide) since you're paying for not one but two pillows. There's currently 25% off, which means a set of queen pillows is now $59.99 (was $79.99).
NBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- NBC News
Home Depot has nearly 6,000 items on sale right now — here are our favorites
If home improvement is on your to-do list, there's no better store to help than Home Depot. The retailer offers a wide range of products, including paint and power tools, and appliances. And, right now, over 6,000 items are on sale during Home Depot's Super Savings Sale — including area rugs, grills and vacuums. To help you shop, I've rounded up some of the best deals offered by Home Depot — be sure to shop today, as this sale ends at midnight. Deals to shop during Home Depot's Super Savings Sale This grill and smoker has 800 square inches of cooking surface area, along with a rear grill rack to keep cooked food warm. The hopper can be filled with wood pellets, accommodating more than 20 hours of cooking. The grill has a bronze lid and comes with a probe to help you take the temperature of meat and poultry. Shark makes one of our top-rated upright vacuums, and this model boasts several features that experts have previously recommended. It has a HEPA filter, swivel steering and comes with a pet power brush to suck up pet hair. It also has a detachable lift-away pod for stairs or tight spaces and comes with a crevice tool to get into corners or between couch cushions. This drill combo kit comes with a cordless power drill and an impact driver. They both have ergonomic handles and come with rechargeable batteries. This set is marked down by 38% and has a 4.6-star average rating from over 7,680 reviews at Home Depot. This leaf blower is designed for quick, routine yard cleanups. The brushless motor can reach full throttle in under a second and it is considered a quiet model, with a noise level of 54dB(A), according to the brand. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and the charger is included. This leaf blower has a 4.4-star average rating from over 1,000 reviews at Home Depot. This Ring security camera comes with a pair of floodlights, making it ideal for areas that don't receive a lot of natural light. It also features two-way communication, allowing you to hear what's happening and interact with anyone you see on the camera. This is a hard-wired model, so you will need a professional to assist with the installation. More Home Depot Super Savings deals Up to 40% off appliances Up to 40% off power tools Up to 35% off storage and organization Up to 30% off lawn mowers Why trust NBC Select? I'm a writer at NBC Select who covers various topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have covered major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
The Cloud Conundrum: Optimizing Virtualized Environments For Performance And Efficiency
Gaurav Mehta, Cloud Native and Cybersecurity Expert. The cloud has transformed modern business, delivering unmatched scalability, flexibility and efficiency. From global retailers to healthcare providers, media streaming services to financial institutions, organizations are embracing virtualized environments to keep pace with the demands of a dynamic digital landscape. Beneath this transformation lies a complex web of technical challenges that test the cloud's promise. This article explores how to harness the full potential of virtualized environments while navigating their inherent complexities. The cloud's strength lies in its elasticity. A retailer can scale its e-commerce platform to handle a Black Friday surge, or a media company can stream a global event with ease. However, this flexibility introduces trade-offs. Shared infrastructures, where multiple organizations' data coexists, require precise resource allocation to maintain performance. Multitenant architectures, while cost-effective, can strain bandwidth or processing power if not carefully managed. Virtualization technologies like hypervisors and containers, which power multiple virtual machines (VMs) or applications, create sprawling systems that demand robust oversight to prevent bottlenecks. Consider a global retailer adopting a multicloud setup. It gains flexibility but must ensure VM isolation to avoid resource contention, where one VM hogs computing power, slowing others. Techniques like workload balancing, container orchestration and microsegmentation help, but they add layers of complexity that require skilled management. It's a classic trade-off: performance vs. operational simplicity. Then there's the shared responsibility model, which divides tasks between cloud providers and customers. Providers manage the infrastructure, servers, storage and networking, while customers handle their applications and data configurations. It sounds clear, but missteps in defining responsibilities can lead to inefficiencies, like unoptimized workloads or underused resources. Tools like automated resource scaling and centralized management dashboards are critical, yet integrating them across hybrid environments remains a challenge. The technical hurdles are diverse: inefficient resource allocation, latency from overburdened VMs, misconfigured APIs slowing data flows and the constant need to optimize for peak performance. Add in the complexity of managing multicloud environments, and IT teams face a steep learning curve. Take a healthcare provider moving patient data to the cloud for better accessibility. To ensure fast, reliable access, it implements data caching, load balancing and predictive analytics to anticipate usage spikes. These solutions deliver seamless performance—but only after fine-tuning to minimize latency and avoid overprovisioning. Picture a media streaming service optimizing for a global event. It deploys content delivery networks (CDNs) and edge computing to reduce lag, but maintaining those systems during traffic surges requires constant monitoring and adjustment. These scenarios highlight a core truth: There's no one-size-fits-all solution. Caching boosts speed but increases storage costs. Predictive analytics optimizes resources but demands accurate modeling. Microsegmentation isolates workloads but complicates orchestration. Every tool brings a trade-off, and finding the right mix is a skill. The path forward is promising. Machine learning is transforming cloud management, with predictive analytics enabling real-time resource allocation that adapts to usage patterns. Edge computing, which processes data closer to users, is reducing latency and easing infrastructure strain. As AI-driven automation matures, it's simplifying tasks like workload balancing and system tuning. However, technology alone isn't enough. Human error, misconfigured settings, overprovisioned resources or poor workload planning remain a top cause of inefficiencies. User-friendly tools that streamline configurations and provide clear performance insights are essential. The rise of multicloud setups also calls for unified standards to simplify management, an area ripe for innovation. The cloud isn't going anywhere; it's the engine of our digital economy, and optimizing it demands more than patchwork fixes. It's about designing systems for a shared, virtualized world. For business leaders, this means investing in adaptive tools like AI-driven analytics and automated scaling while fostering a culture that prioritizes technical excellence. For innovators, it's an opportunity to build next-generation solutions. Think of scalable orchestration platforms or automated performance optimizers. The stakes are high. Imagine a Fortune 500 company streamlining its cloud operations, only to face slowdowns during peak demand that frustrate customers. A single performance hiccup can dent trust, revenue and brand loyalty. In the cloud era, technical optimization is a business imperative. As we race toward an ever-more virtualized future, one thing is clear: The challenges will evolve, and so must our strategies. The cloud's potential is vast, but unlocking it requires relentless innovation and resolve. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of their employer. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
UConn, Illinois basketball finalizing Black Friday showdown at MSG
The post UConn, Illinois basketball finalizing Black Friday showdown at MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints. The UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini are reportedly on the verge of making official a Black Friday date at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports and College Hoops Today. Advertisement 'NEWS: UConn and Illinois are finalizing an agreement to meet on November 28th — Black Friday — at MSG, according to multiple sources,' Rothstein shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. The news of the matchup has left fans buzzing with reactions online. 'Should be a home and home!!!' one said. 'Illinois will just get blown out of the water in MSG like they did against Duke this year,' a fan predicted. From a different commenter: 'They want that crucial rematch 😭😭' 'We should get another game in Chicago in 2027,' an Illinois fan suggested. 'REMATCH BABY,' commented an excited fan, who's already looking forward to that Black Friday showdown in the Big Apple. Advertisement Should this game get finalized, Illinois will get a chance to score some measure of revenge against the team that eliminated it from the Elite Eight round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. In that contest, Dan Hurley's No. seed Huskies flummoxed Brad Underwood's No. 3 seed Fighting Illini on both ends of the floor to score a 77-52 victory at TD Garden in Boston. Donovan Clingan, who now plays for the Portland Trail Blazers, led the way for UConn with 22 points and 10 rebounds to go with five blocks and three steals. Marcus Domask paced Illinois with 17 points, as his team shot just 25.4 percent from the floor. The Huskies then proceeded to beat the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide in the Final Four and the No. 1 seed Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game to successfully become two-peat champions. Having Illinois on UConn's 2024-25 assignments will strengthen the Huskies' schedule that already features non-conference games against the likes of the BYU Cougars, Arizona Wildcats, Texas Longhorns and reigning NCAA champions Florida Gators. The Fighting Illini, on the other hand, have out-of-conference games versus Alabama and Missouri. The Huskies went 24-11 in the 2024-25 season and exited the Big Dance in the second round, while the Fighting Illini put together a 22-13 record and also struck out of the national tourney in the second round.
