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Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
PS5 Pro fans can pick up disc drive bundle on Very for a limited time
Very is selling a PS5 Pro bundle that lets gamers upgrade with ease For gamers wanting to grab a PS5 Pro but have been waiting for a great deal - now might be the chance thanks to a limited time deal by Very. The tech experts are selling a great bundle for PS5 Pro for £758 on Very. The good news is that it now includes a disc drive attachment, so gamers can enjoy all the games they bought on physical media. Separately, these would cost around £800, but Very has knocked a healthy £40 off the price for payday. The PS5 Pro is Sony's newest and greatest console that it has released with some big upgrades so games run games like Ratchet and Clank, God of War and more at the best possible FPS and resolution as well as more consistent frame rates for silky smooth gameplay with support for 60Hz and 120Hz displays. That's thanks to the upgraded GPU with 67% more compute units and 28% faster memory, resulting in 45% faster rendering. For shoppers wanting some alternatives, the Nintendo Switch 2 is here right now for shoppers wanting the new console, and Nintendo is selling it right here. Amazon is also selling the Nintendo Switch OLED for £240 if the newest console isn't in your budget. When it first released, I queued to pre-order the console, and in the months since my partner and I have been impressed. One game I tried was Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which honestly looked awful when I first played it. It had a blur that made me feel like my glasses weren't strong enough, however, the PS5 Pro has completely changed how this game looks. Instead of a slick blur in the distance, there's now an option that allows you to output an upscaled 4K resolution with 60fps, whereas the standard console allowed only 4K 30 or a lower resolution at 60fps. PS5 Pro eliminates that, and the game looks fantastic. Background textures and imagery look gorgeous, but Final Fantasy isn't the only game that looks great. Horizon Forbidden West got some great upgrades. Compared to the inconsistent FPS drops I got with the original PS5, FPS drops are now non-existent and the image quality 'pops' far more compared to the old console. It feels much closer to games on my high-end PC rather than playing older console – one of my biggest gripes with the original PS5. Should shoppers spend close to £699 on the PS5 Pro? Personally, I believe the majority of people still probably don't need the console, unless gamers need the best possible frame rates and resolution to justify the high price.
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Debenhams reduces 'bold' £480 watch with 'very classic look' to £75
People who bought the 'bold' timepiece said they 'couldn't be happier' with what arrived Debenhams shoppers can take advantage of a massive deal on a "stylish" men's watch that is more than £400 cheaper than usual. The watch is only available online and has been getting praised by shoppers around the world for its "bold" style" and "top quality" design. Usually worth £480, Debenhams shoppers can take advantage of an 85% discount, while stocks last, to grab a timepiece for just under £75. The STÜHRLING Original Aeronaut Quartz Aviator Watch is part of the major sale going on at the online store, with timepieces worth hundreds slashed down from their normal price. There are plenty of deals elsewhere if shoppers are looking to invest in a timepiece. Very has a discount on this Men's Timberland Louden Gun Mutli Dial Brown Leather Strap (was £119, now £80.50) or Next offers this £30 Limit Pilot 43mm Mens Round Black Analogue Watch with Tan Strap. While Father's Day may have been and gone, this timepiece would be a great set to put away for Christmas, an upcoming birthday, or just to treat yourself. Debenhams listed that the "bold" timepiece features "ultra-accurate precision" when it comes to timekeeping and offers "unparalleled comfort" with an embossed leather strap. Available in light brown, navy blue or classic black, the watch has earned impressive reviews from shoppers. One said: "I bought this watch and couldn't be happier! The design is great, and I get so many compliments!" Another added: "What a piece of top quality kit, it's even better than I thought. l will treasure this." A third wrote: "Very good quality and good-looking watch, also a good service from Debenhams too." But, there were just as many reviews from people who had experienced issues. Someone else put: "I appreciate it is an analogue watch, but it is difficult to set the time/date and day, especially being older and having larger than average fingers. A fifth shared: "The watch loses minutes every hour." And, one more issued a warning to anyone interested in the black option. They said: "Not totally happy with the purchase, only because the [black] strap looked dark green in the pictures." More reviews were available over on the official STÜHRLING website. One shopper said: "I like its simplicity with the hidden seconds hand. It has a very classic look and that is why I bought it." Another added: "I love the look of this watch, kind of edgy and technical at the same time. The band is a bit stiff, but excellent once you get used to it." But, someone online did claim: "I can hear it ticking across the room very loud. Can't keep it beside my bed at night so I leave it in another room. Very loud!"
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Bask in the glorious sunshine in your own garden in style as paddling pools slashed by up to 60% by B&M and Wilko
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH the UK baking in sunny weather only expected to get hotter what better way is there to cool off than in an outdoor paddling pool. Dozens of retailers have the miniature swimming pools in stock for summer with plenty of cheap options on offer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up From B&M to Very, Wilko to The Range, here are some of the cheapest pools we found this summer. It's worth bearing in mind, these are just the cheapest inflatable pools we could find and you might find the same ones, or similar, cheaper in other stores. Using websites like Price Spy, Price Runner and Trolley to compare prices across thousands of products is the best way to find good deals. B&M 6 B&M is selling its pool for just £8 Credit: B&M B&M is selling their kids summer set pool for just £8. Discount retailer B&M is selling a small summer pool that's ideal for your little ones to splash around in. The retailer doesn't offer a home delivery service so the pool can't be ordered online. Shoppers hoping to nab one can pick it up in store though. The paddling pool is only 1 metre wide so not worth buying if you're looking for something a bit bigger. Shoppers will have to buy an air pump separately to pump up the three-ringed pool. Very 6 Very's pool has had its price slashed just in time for the summer heat Very's pool is on offer at the moment with its price slashed from £39.99 to just £14.99. Shoppers can order it via home delivery but will have to pay a small fee. The inflatable pool is designed for people aged six and over and measures in at 2.62m x 1.75m x 51cm. It also comes with a repair patch you can use to fix any leaks. Wilko 6 Wilko's pool comes in at under £40 Credit: Wilko Wilko is selling a whole inflatable pool set for only £39.99. You can order via home delivery with fees starting from £4.99 while click and collect is free. This set comes with inflatable toys and even a slide. If you don't have a Wilko branch near you, The Range is selling the same pool for £39.99. Denny Shop 6 Denny Sho is offering an impressive 10ft pool Credit: DENNYSHOP Denny Shop is selling a giant 10ft Jilong Inflatable Round Paddling Pool for just £29.99. The retailer is offering free shipping across the UK and a smaller 8ft size for £22.99. You can buy both size pools with filters for £51.99 and £55.99, respectively. The Range 6 The Range is offering its pool at a reduced price Credit: The Range The Range is offering an Avenli Prompt Set Pool Set for an impressive reduced price. The budget retailer has slashed the price of its pool offering from £49.99 to just £34.99 . Click and collect is available at no extra cost, which might be a better option if you want to collect for the weekend. The inflatable measures 3m x 3m x 76cm. ASDA 6 Asda's pool is shark themed Credit: Asda Asda are offering up a shark themed pool, perfect for animal loving kids and it only costs £15. Shoppers ordering via home delivery and click and collect will be charged £4. Asda's offering measures in at 1.93m x 2.21m x 68cm making it suitable for kids aged two and older.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Bask in the glorious sunshine in your own garden in style as paddling pools slashed by up to 60% by B&M and Wilko
WITH the UK baking in sunny weather only expected to get hotter what better way is there to cool off than in an outdoor paddling pool. Dozens of retailers have the miniature swimming pools in stock for summer with plenty of cheap options on offer. From B&M to Very, Wilko to The Range, here are some of the cheapest pools we found this summer. It's worth bearing in mind, these are just the cheapest inflatable pools we could find and you might find the same ones, or similar, cheaper in other stores. Using websites like Price Spy, Price Runner and Trolley to compare prices across thousands of products is the best way to find good deals. B&M 6 B&M is selling their kids summer set pool for just £8. Discount retailer B&M is selling a small summer pool that's ideal for your little ones to splash around in. The retailer doesn't offer a home delivery service so the pool can't be ordered online. Shoppers hoping to nab one can pick it up in store though. The paddling pool is only 1 metre wide so not worth buying if you're looking for something a bit bigger. Shoppers will have to buy an air pump separately to pump up the three-ringed pool. Very Very's pool is on offer at the moment with its price slashed from £39.99 to just £14.99. Shoppers can order it via home delivery but will have to pay a small fee. The inflatable pool is designed for people aged six and over and measures in at 2.62m x 1.75m x 51cm. It also comes with a repair patch you can use to fix any leaks. Wilko Wilko is selling a whole inflatable pool set for only £39.99. You can order via home delivery with fees starting from £4.99 while click and collect is free. This set comes with inflatable toys and even a slide. If you don't have a Wilko branch near you, The Range is selling the same pool for £39.99. Denny Shop 6 Denny Shop is selling a giant 10ft Jilong Inflatable Round Paddling Pool for just £29.99. The retailer is offering free shipping across the UK and a smaller 8ft size for £22.99. You can buy both size pools with filters for £51.99 and £55.99, respectively. The Range The Range is offering an Avenli Prompt Set Pool Set for an impressive reduced price. The budget retailer has slashed the price of its pool offering from £49.99 to just £34.99 . Click and collect is available at no extra cost, which might be a better option if you want to collect for the weekend. The inflatable measures 3m x 3m x 76cm. ASDA Asda are offering up a shark themed pool, perfect for animal loving kids and it only costs £15. Shoppers ordering via home delivery and click and collect will be charged £4. Asda's offering measures in at 1.93m x 2.21m x 68cm making it suitable for kids aged two and older. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
USA Today
18-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Carnival will overhaul cruise loyalty program: Here's how much you'll earn
Carnival will overhaul cruise loyalty program: Here's how much you'll earn Show Caption Hide Caption How to find the best price, perks when booking a cruise Find the cruise that works for your budget with these tips. Problem Solved Carnival Cruise Line is replacing its VIFP Club loyalty program with Carnival Rewards in June 2026. The new program shifts from a cruise-count based system to one based on spending, awarding "stars" and redeemable points for purchases. Guests will earn stars to achieve status levels (Red, Gold, Platinum, Diamond) and points for onboard amenities and future cruises. Existing VIFP members will transition to comparable levels in the new program, retaining their status for a set period. For loyalty status on Carnival Cruise Line, it'll soon be points that count – not just how many cruises you've been on. Carnival will overhaul its loyalty program next year, measuring status largely based on purchases rather than days sailed – and giving guests new ways to earn and redeem benefits. Carnival Rewards will take the place of the Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) Club, which has been in place since 2012. As demand has grown – along with the cruise line's ships and fleet – the company has outgrown the current program, according to Carnival President Christine Duffy. 'We, over time, have so many guests that have earned status with Carnival based on how frequently they cruise,' she told USA TODAY ahead of Wednesday's announcement. 'But as we continue to add ships and add bigger ships and have five more ships that will be coming, we recognize that it's become very challenging to really give so many people the benefits that come with the way the existing program was structured which is pretty much, if you're at this status, this is what you get.' The number of Diamond VIFP members – its highest level – more than tripled between 2021 and 2024. Platinum members, the second-highest, more than doubled. 'I think the new program allows us to evolve to something that gives our guests a lot more flexibility in how they earn rewards that they can use, and also how they continue to earn status,' said Duffy. Here's what travelers should know. When will Carnival Rewards take effect? The new program will launch on June 1, 2026. Guests will be asked to opt in and their VIFP member number – which will be called their Carnival Guest Number – will be transferred. Members of the program will keep their existing loyalty status, with the exception of Blue members whose level will be combined with the program's Red tier. That status will remain valid for six years for Diamond members – through May 31, 2032 – and two years for all other levels. How will the program work? Guests will earn status-qualifying stars by spending money on the following: Their cruise fare Pre-cruise and onboard purchases Gratuities Transfers Carnival Vacation Protection Points earned in the casino will also count towards passengers' star balance. Unlike VIFP status levels, which don't expire, Carnival Rewards status accrued in a two-year period will be good for the following two years (with the exception of the initial six-year guarantee for existing VIFP Diamond members upon the program's launch). Separately, guests will earn Carnival Rewards points in the same ways they earn stars. 'Points can be redeemed for almost anything Carnival offers, including onboard activities, spa treatments, specialty dining, and even toward a future cruise,' the cruise line said in a news release. Carnival Mastercard cardholders, who can already earn FunPoints through purchases, will be automatically switched to a Carnival Rewards Mastercard. Their FunPoints will be combined with their Carnival Rewards account, with additional details to come. Duffy said the new program is 'more akin to the kind of loyalty programs that consumers have become quite accustomed to from the hotel industry and from the airline industry. And so we think while it's a first for the cruise industry, that it's something people will understand.' You're probably already enrolled: How cruise loyalty programs make travel easier, cheaper How much will I earn through Carnival Rewards? Guests will get three status-qualifying stars and three Carnival Rewards points per dollar on eligible purchases. Members can also get one star and one rewards point for each casino point they have left at the end of their cruise. The four-tier program will include: Red upon sign up: Perks include an e-newsletter and a complimentary bottle of water Gold at 10,000 stars: Perks include Red benefits plus Gold member support and a complimentary drink on cruises 5 days or longer Platinum at 50,000 stars: Perks include most Gold perks plus two complimentary drinks, priority specialty dining reservations, complimentary laundry service, priority embarkation and debarkation and more Diamond at 100,000 stars: Perks include most lower-tier perks along with retail concierge services, invitation to a special event from the captain and more As an example, a guest who sails once per year, takes two shore excursions and orders three drinks per day could earn approximately 5,655 rewards points based on a typical seven-day cruise. The same guest could also earn an estimated 11,310 stars within a two-year period. Travelers can visit Carnival's website to calculate how much they'll earn on their cruise. Duffy noted the cruise line will continue to recognize guest loyalty even beyond the points and stars system, such as when a guest reaches their 25th cruise, for instance. 'So, we want people to know that we continue to very much value our loyal guests.' Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
