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Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Amazon's ‘breathable' blanket keeps you cosy in 30C heat without feeling weighed down – and it's half price of Dunelm
This bargain buy comes in a variety of colours and sizes too DREAMY BUY Amazon's 'breathable' blanket keeps you cosy in 30C heat without feeling weighed down – and it's half price of Dunelm Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMAZON is selling a "breathable" blanket to keep you cosy in the heat this summer without feeling weighed down. What's better is that it's more than half the price of the Dunelm version so is a great option on a budget. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Amazon's Cooling Blanket is perfect for those hot summer nights Credit: Amazon 2 It's more than half the price of Dunelm's version too Credit: Dunelm Amazon's Cooling Summer Blanket is available from just £7.99 and comes in a variety of sizes and colours. Breathable and lightweight, the blanket is designed with special materials to promote airflow and stop overheating. It's lightweight design means you can stay cosy without feeling weighed down. Made with advanced cooling fabric technology it provides an instant chill sensation and is perfect for hot sleepers and warmer temperatures. Crafted from premium, hypoallergenic materials the cooling blanket is suitable for sensitive skin too. It's ideal for beds or if you fancy a quick snooze on the settee but its also ideal for when you're camping or travelling. What's better is that it's machine washable and quick to dry so is hassle free to maintain. It retains its cooling properties even after multiple washes. The Summer Cooling Blanket comes in a wide range of different colours and sizes. If you don't fancy the green version, you can also buy in hot pink, light blue, yellow and lots more depending on the size of your choice. Sizes range from 150cm in length by 100cm in width all the way up to 200 by 230cm. You can also make savings of up to 40% when you purchase more than one. It's already gained five star reviews too. One customer who gave the product a five-star rating said: "Great value for money and keeps me cool at night. Stop Making This Air Conditioning Mistake: How to Slash Your Summer Energy Bill "But pay attention to the size you purchase!" Another happy customer said: "It's solved the problem of hot, sweaty nights, I would recommend it." It's a great option if you're looking for a cool blanket this summer on a budget. Dunelm's Holden Bedspread comes in £20 and is only available as a double kingsize, measuring 235cm x 235cm. But that's still more expensive than Amazon's largest cooling blanket. Dunelm also doesn't offer as many colour options. But it has seen some good reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. One person said: "Comfy enough to be used over a sheet instead of a duvet and handy for throwing over the settee." With temperatures set to soar again, it's important to keep cool in the heat, especially at night. Fortunately, many people have tips and tricks to stay cool while snoozing and they've been gracious enough to share them.
The Irish Sun
21 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Amazon's ‘breathable' blanket keeps you cosy in 30C heat without feeling weighed down – and it's half price of Dunelm
AMAZON is selling a "breathable" blanket to keep you cosy in the heat this summer without feeling weighed down. What's better is that it's more than half the price of the Dunelm version so is a great option on a budget. 2 Amazon's Cooling Blanket is perfect for those hot summer nights Credit: Amazon 2 It's more than half the price of Dunelm's version too Credit: Dunelm Amazon's Breathable and lightweight, the blanket is designed with special materials to promote airflow and stop overheating. It's lightweight design means you can stay cosy without feeling weighed down. Made with advanced cooling fabric technology it provides an instant chill sensation and is perfect for hot sleepers and warmer temperatures. Read more Fabulous news Crafted from premium, hypoallergenic materials the cooling blanket is suitable for sensitive skin too. It's ideal for beds or if you fancy a quick snooze on the settee but its also ideal for when you're camping or travelling. What's better is that it's machine washable and quick to dry so is hassle free to maintain. It retains its cooling properties even after multiple washes. Most read in Fabulous The Summer Cooling Blanket comes in a wide range of different colours and sizes. If you don't fancy the green version, you can also buy in hot pink, light blue, yellow and lots more depending on the size of your choice. Sizes range from 150cm in length by 100cm in width all the way up to 200 by 230cm. You can also make savings of up to 40% when you purchase more than one. It's already gained five star reviews too. One customer who gave the product a five-star rating said: "Great value for money and keeps me cool at night. Stop Making This Air Conditioning Mistake: How to Slash Your Summer Energy Bill "But pay attention to the size you purchase!" Another happy customer said: "It's solved the problem of hot, sweaty nights, I would recommend it." It's a great option if you're looking for a cool blanket this summer on a budget. Dunelm's Holden Bedspread comes in £20 and is only available as a double kingsize, measuring 235cm x 235cm. But that's still more expensive than Amazon's largest cooling blanket. Dunelm also doesn't offer as many colour options. But it has seen some good reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. One person said: "Comfy enough to be used over a sheet instead of a duvet and handy for throwing over the settee." With temperatures set to soar again, it's important to keep cool in the heat, especially at night. Fortunately, many people have tips and
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
More popular Fire TV Stick streaming apps are BLOCKED as Amazon issues serious warning to all users
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMAZON has blocked several popular but dodgy streaming apps from Fire TV Sticks in a fresh crackdown. The tech giant had already blacklisted Flix Vision and Live NetTV, confirming to The Sun this week that the pair "exhibited malicious behaviour". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Two more apps disabled over concerns about people's data being at risk Credit: Getty It now seems that the firm has targeted more potentially dangerous apps. Blink Streamz and Ocean Streamz are the latest to be disabled, according to AFTVNews. A message apparently appears on screen warning users that the two apps "can put your device or personal data at risk". Ocean Streamz's website already flashes up as dangerous when trying to access it on Google Chrome. People are able to download shady apps because of Amazon's open source tech on Fire TV Sticks, meaning you can download apps from outside the company's own app store as you please. Amazon has faced growing criticism for its response to illegal streaming. Broadcaster Sky has hit out at the US firm, saying it does not do enough to tackle piracy. Illegal streaming is estimated to be costing the industry "hundreds of millions of dollars". Nick Herm, chief operating officer at Sky, recently accused Amazon of failing to do "enough engagement to address some of those problems, where people are buying these devices in bulk". He also believes that modified Fire Sticks "probably" make up "about half of the piracy" in the UK alone.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
I received important Amazon alert about a major app closure – everyone should check their email NOW for a refund
AMAZON is shutting down one of its apps in a matter of weeks and warning users of any unspent money on their account. Fortunately, affected account holders will be able to claim a refund, so it's well worth checking in case you have any unspent money gathering digital dust. Advertisement 2 Amazon is ramping up its warnings about Amazon Coins Credit: Jamie Harris / The Sun 2 The Amazon Appstore is also being killed off on Android Credit: Amazon The service in question is being discontinued due to dwindling numbers. , Kindles and Android devices. The firm has already stopped people from purchasing new coins in Feburary. But users have until August 20 to spend any they have left. Advertisement Read more about Amazon In the latest effort to warn people, Amazon has sent out reminders to those affected. "We are writing to remind you that we will be discontinuing the Amazon Coins program on August 20, 2025; please spend any unused Amazon Coins in your account before that date," the email reads. "Thank you for being a valued Amazon Customer, The Amazon Appstore." If you're unsure whether you've ever used Amazon Coins, it's well worth checking the balance. Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive You can do this by logging into the Amazon Appstore on your device and checking on the home page. If you do have Coins left, you can redeem a refund. Amazon Prime Gaming Freebies: Top Games to Claim in June 2025 On Amazon's help page, it says: "Any Coins you have purchased that remain in your account after 20 August 2025 will be refunded. "Additional details concerning refunds will be shared at a later date." Advertisement The Amazon Appstore for Android is also earmarked for closure on the same date. Amazon warns that any apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices" after the cut off. In a statement last month, the company told The Sun: "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program." HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices . 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage . 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Gorilla Surges 34% Since Q1 Earnings: Should You Buy GRRR Now?
Shares of Gorilla Technology Group Inc. GRRR have experienced a remarkable 34.1% surge in its stock price since reporting its first-quarter 2025 earnings last week on June 18. Its results were driven by high-impact contract wins, rapid global expansion and disciplined financial management. The company continues to offer strong guidance for 2025 and provides some visibility towards 2026 and beyond. This raises the question: Should investors continue buying at these levels, or is it time to hold off? Before answering that, we need to take a quick look at its 1Q25 performance and its guidance for the year. First quarter earnings of 23 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a penny and improved from a loss of $1.47 in the year-ago period. Revenues surged 109% year over year but missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.7%. It deleveraged its balance sheet by reducing debt to $18.4 million at first-quarter end, down from $21.4 million at year-end 2024. Following the close of the quarter, it further reduced the figure to $17 million. Meanwhile, its cash and cash equivalents were at $20.8 million at first-quarter end. It still expects revenues for 2025 within $100-$110 million and EBITDA within $20-$25 million, with a gross margin of 40-45%. It projects a net profit of $15-$20 million for the year, along with a backlog of $93 million. It further estimates the 2026 backlog to be $70 million for now. Reflecting high demand and strong potential, Gorilla's pipeline and qualified leads are now more than $5???billion. This is down from the previous figure of $6 billion as its MOU with the Provincial Electricity Authority in Thailand has moved into the proof-of-concept stage. Looking ahead, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Gorilla Technology's EPS points to an improvement of 112.4% in 2025 and 43.4% in 2026. Revenues are expected to rise 33.9% and 26%, respectively. The stock has seen one upward earnings estimate revision for 2026 over the past week, against no downward movement. Its rapid expansion across the United States, MENA, Southeast & East Asia, South America and the United Kingdom is fueling its contract base and performance. The company shifted from short-cycle deals to multi-year, recurring contracts across government and enterprise customers. It expects that the MOUs and POCs will begin converting into significant revenue in the coming days. The company is aggressively increasing its headcount to support its execution. From more than 200 full-time employees and 100 contractors currently, it expects to reach 300-400 full-time employees and 100-200 contractors by 2025-end. Hiring has increased in India, Egypt and Thailand as the company is scaling its operations. Its high-margin business is a major positive. The company targets the gross margin to move higher toward the 45-50% range in the next two to three years. GRRR is deeply involved in the ONE AMAZON project, a 30-year initiative focused on real-time AI-driven environmental monitoring of the Amazon Basin. The project aims to create a new financial framework for valuing natural capital, going beyond environmental data collection. Gorilla is working with top partners like AECOM, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS, and others to set a global standard for climate-aligned finance. Key plans include deploying or acquiring a constellation of low-orbit satellites to control and monetize its own environmental data, reducing reliance on third-party services. Additionally, Gorilla is helping build a data economy tied to investments in ecotourism, renewable energy, agroforestry and biodiversity credits. Notably, 25% of every dollar raised in the project will fund Gorilla's technology deployment, ensuring recurring long-term revenue and increasing the intrinsic value of the associated token. Over the past year, the company bought back $5.4 million worth of shares and has $4.6 million left in its repurchase authorization. Gorilla Technology's first quarter cash flow was impacted by an $18.2 million unbilled receivable, as the company delivered significant work and goods without invoicing during the quarter. However, cash collection is improving; about $7 million has already been recovered in the second quarter, including $5 million from receivables and $2 million from a guarantee release. Management expects to issue new invoices and collect additional receivables by the end of June or in July, signaling that cash flow is trending positively for the remainder of 2025. Gorilla Technology stock has gained 39.7% over the year-to-date period, outperforming the industry's 1.5% growth. Companies like Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR and Cloudflare, Inc. NET rose even higher during this time. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation standpoint, Gorilla Technology is trading at a forward P/S ratio of 4.15X, higher than its two-year median of 1.35X and above the industry average of 2.86X, indicating investor confidence. In comparison, Palantir Technologies trades at 72.90X and Cloudflare at 26.40X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Gorilla Technology's strong start to 2025, driven by large-scale global contracts, expansion into strategic projects like ONE AMAZON, and improving cash flow potential, highlights its growing influence in the AI, IoT, and environmental intelligence markets. With a robust pipeline exceeding $5 billion and a shift toward multi-year recurring revenue models, GRRR is well-positioned for sustained growth. Backed by an improving financial profile, margin expansion, and increasing visibility into future earnings, Gorilla Technology currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting its solid prospects. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) : Free Stock Analysis Report Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) : Free Stock Analysis Report Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (GRRR) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
