Condé Nast nabs Wired
Wired magazine is reportedly being bought by Advance Publications' Condé Nast Publications unit.
The parties expect the deal to close in June, subject to regulatory approval. Income from the sale will be used to pay off investors and outstanding loans at Wired Digital, Wired Ventures' online publishing arm, according to the company.
Advance Magazine Publications, part of S.I. Newhouse's publishing empire, has been an investor in Wired Ventures since January 1994. Wired magazine, which was launched in 1993 and founded by Louis Rossetto and Jane Metcalfe, has a circulation of about 400,000.
"We have long admired Wired for its innovative approach to publishing and its strong editorial voice," Advance Magazine Publications chairman Si Newhouse said in a statement.
Advance is owned by privately held Advance Publications, part of the Newhouse conglomerate that publishes newspapers such as The Oregonian and The Cleveland Plain Dealer in 22 cities, as well as 36 weekly business journals in the United States. Condé Nast also publishes Vanity Fair, GQ, and Condé Nast Traveler.
Wired Ventures, Wired's parent, will retain Wired Digital. Neither Wired nor Condé Nast would comment on the sale price.
A source close to the deal said the price is likely to exceed $75 million or $80 million.
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Andrew de Vries, director of marketing communications at Wired Digital, said the sale of the magazine will go to fund the company's Net efforts. "The decision was based on the fact that Digital is the fastest-growing part of the business and has most potential for future growth," he added.
Wired Digital will carry on as a independent company "but with a much more healthy balance sheet going forward," de Vries noted. "Now we will build out the business that we have been developing over the past three years."
In 1996, Wired Digital made up 7 percent of the company's revenues, and in 1997 it pulled in 30 percent. The unit was expected to contribute about 40 percent of revenues in 1998.
"You can imagine that the board saw the value of this property and that it could come in line with other pure Internet companies, like Lycos or Excite or Yahoo," de Vries said. "So it made sense for us to continue to focusing on that."
The money received for the sale of the magazine will be used to pay off short-term debt. Remaining funds will go toward financing the development of the rest of the company's efforts.
Once the deal is closed and Wired has a clean plate--no debt and some money in hand to back the business--Wired Digital may consider taking its case back to Wall Street.
"We are considering all options at this point," de Vries declared, noting that another attempt at an initial public offering is not out of the question.
But for now, he said, "profitability is first and foremost" on the list of goals. Building up traffic to the Wired properties and focusing on striking the right alliances, strategic developments, and partnerships also are high on the company's to-do list.
Wired Digital generated $3.4 million in revenue in the first quarter of this year, up 113 percent from the like quarter a year ago. It is expected to record a profit by year's end.
Mark Meridian, an analyst at Jupiter Communications, said the sale of Wired magazine will end up hurting Wired Digital.
"The magazine was profitable, and I can't think of ways that this sale would be good," said Meridian, adding that the company left behind is going to face a lot of challenges.
For one thing, the magazine served as a great cross-promotional avenue for Wired's online business, he added.
"It was the perfect audience translation...The demographic that it serves--their 400,000 readers--the vast majority is online," he said, noting that Wired Digital now will likely have to negotiate ads with the new owner.
Most major online properties have offline properties that give them a lot of leverage, Meridian elaborated. "It is all about having another avenue...being tapped into an affinity group. That is the biggest challenge, because Wired's has been taken away. So now Wired has to stay in touch with its readers without its offline component."
One advantage Wired Ventures now will have as a result of not having the magazine anymore, however, is that it can be 100 percent focused on online content and editorial, he said.
In a last-minute offer yesterday, Advance Magazine Publications snatched Wired from Miller Publishing Group of Los Angeles, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Wired management told the magazine's 125 staff members about the deal Thursday night at the company's San Francisco headquarters. No workers will be displaced as a result of the deal.
Metcalfe and Rossetto will continue to be board members and shareholders, said Shelley Tatum, a Wired spokeswoman. As for the breakdown for the remainder of the company, and how it will be split among investors and shareholders, she said that it is too early to tell.
Last December, then-publisher Louis Rossetto defended his company against rumors that parts or all of Wired Ventures would soon be placed on the auction block.
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Amazon Prime Day is a series of week-long deals in July. For the nine years before this one, it has usually appeared a week or so after the July 4th sales. It's no different on Year 10.
Amazon Prime Day gives Amazon Prime subscribers a taste of Black Friday-type sales during the summer. You'll find deeply discounted items scattered throughout the sale that you won't want to wait on, because these types of big savings only happen a couple of times a year outside of this event.
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When it comes to wallet-friendly earbud options, AirPods are our favorite to recommend. The audio quality is solid, but the real fun is all the features. These will seamlessly pair to all of your Apple gadgets, and the touch controls on each Pod make them super convenient to use anywhere. And for only $80, these second-gen AirPods are available at a staggering 47% off until they sell out.
Amazon's own Echo Pop is a great, small smart speaker with Amazon Alexa built in so you can stream music, catch the news or weather and control your smart home. And this free bulb is a great way to kick off smart lighting or expand an existing Matter system. This deal is exclusive to Amazon Prime members.
This handheld massager uses percussion to target pain and offer relief to sore muscles. And right now its at the lowest price we've ever seen.
Amazon's Kindle Scribe currently sits on our list of best e-readers, and you can get it for less during the Prime Day event. "It's the best jumbo e-reader you can draw on," according to CNET's David Carnoy.
The soon-to-be-released Galaxy Z Flip 6 can be preordered now with a $320 discount, just keep in mind you won't receive the phone until after the July 24 release date. Not only do you get the unlocked model at a discount, you'll also get a $200 Amazon gift card.
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Prime Day headphone deals
If it's personal audio that you're interested in and you'd like to save some money on your new headphones or earbuds, these are the deals for you. These discounts aren't likely to hang around for long though. But if you want a comprehensive list of our favorite Prime Day headphone deals, we're working hard around the clock to round those up too.
- Anker Soundcore P20i wireless earbuds: $20 (save $5 with on-page coupon). For extremely low-cost everyday earbuds, snag this deal. Be sure to apply the 20% off Amazon coupon for the best deal.
- Apple AirPods Max: $430 (save $120). Apple's popular over-ear headphones can be expensive, but if you opt for the green variant you'll save a chunk. Other variants are discounted, but not by as much.
- Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation: $199 (save $50). Apple's premium AirPods support spatial audio and feature advanced active noise cancellation.
- Apple AirPods 3rd generation: $140 (save $29). The latest edition of Apple's standard AirPods.
- Beats Powerbeats Pro earbuds: $200 (save $50). Beats' fitness-focused earbuds feature adjustable earhooks and sweat resistance.
- Skullcandy Crusher headphones: $157 (save $43). These get up to 40 hours of playback and have built-in Tile tech so you can always find them.
- JBL Tune 770NC: $100 (save $30). A pair with up to 70 hours of battery life. Wowzer!
- Bose Headphones 700: $349 (save $30). Great audio quality.
- Amazon Echo Buds: $25 (save $25). These sweat-resistant eabuds offer balanced sound and multipoint pairing.
- Amazon Echo Buds with ANC: $35 (save $85 with Prime). The Echo Buds offer solid all-around performance and you can't beat this price.
- Sony WH-CH520 headphones: $36 (save $44 with Prime). Sony makes some of our favorite headphones right now. The WH-CH520 is budget-friendly and has excellent battery life. To snag this deal, you'll need to request an invitation, but it'll be worth it.
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: $145 (save $85). A top earbud option for Android users.
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- Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones: $119 (save $81). A top brand with 40 hours of listening time.
- Beats Studio Plus wireless earbuds: $130 (save $40). These sleek Beats earbuds feature active noise cancelation and work well for iPhone or Android users.
Prime Day tech deals
Whether it's a new tablet or a way to smarten up that old TV, Amazon Prime Day is always a good bet for those who want to get some new tech. The deals are already flowing and these are some of the best we've found to date. If you want more Prime Day tech finds, check our our hubs on the best Apple, gaming, and monitor deals.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: $647 (save $153). This is a solid tablet for Android fans.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: $1,900 (save $420).Preorder the newest Samsung Galaxy Fold and get a nice discount plus a $300 Amazon gift card to boot.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus portable power station: $1,299 (save $900). Stay powered anytime.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: $35 (save $25). This fast 4K streamer is one of our favorite streaming devices.
- Apple iPad (10th gen): $321 (save $28). Scroll, play games or stream with this iPad.
- Apple iPad Mini (6th gen): $400 (save $99). A powerful iPad with a compact 8.3-inch display.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: $209 (save $91). The Watch 7 has been announced, but this previous-gen model is still solid.
- Apple AirTag (4-pack): $89 (save $10). Never lose your keys again with these nifty trackers.
- Fire Max 11 tablet: $140 (save $90). This tablet has a large screen and up to 14 hours of battery life per charge.
- Echo Show 5: $50 (save $40). Stream, video call, display photos, control compatible devices and more.
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- Apple Watch Series 9: $299 (save $100). Nab Apple's latest iteration of its signature smartwatch.
- Apple Watch SE: $189 (save $60). Save on Apple's budget smartwatch.
- Bluetti AC180 portable power station: $549 (save $450). Off-grid charging is easy with this ultra-portable option already discounted by 45%, but if you clip the on-page coupon you'll save an extra $27.
- TMY mini projector: $62 (save $38 with on-page coupon). Turn your backyard into the ultimate outdoor entertainment spot with this mini projector.
- Mumba high fidelity earplugs: $14 (save $4). Protect your ears in loud environments with the advanced noise-filtering technology packed into these tiny buds.
- LoveLedi 15000mAh power bank (2-pack): $24 (save $66). Get two portable chargers for just $20 and keep all your devices juiced up while on the go.
- TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi extender: $23 (save $27). Boost your internet up to 1500 square feet and connect up to 30 devices with this extender from TP-Link.
- AeroGarden Harvest Elite hydroponic garden: $103 (save $17). Flex your green thumb with this indoor garden. It'll make growing your own herbs, vegetables or plants easier than ever.
- Samsung 990 EVO 1TB SSD: $79 (save $71). Load games or back up important files with this 1TB storage drive.
- Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone: $443 (save $556): Get an unlocked Google Pixel smartphone for over 50% off.
- Karaoke machine with two wireless microphones: $80 (save $820). Get the party started with this portable karaoke machine with a 6.5-inch full-frequency speaker that connects to iPhones, iPads, TVs and PCs.
- Roku Express: $19 (save $11). Access Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video and over 400 free live TV channels with this HD streaming device
- Baseus mini power bank: $24 (save $2 with on-page coupon). This portable USB-C charging bank fits in the palm of your hand.
- Soundcore Motion portable speaker: $40 (save $25 with on-page coupon). Waterproof and ready to rock.
- Anker Magsafe charger stand for iPhone/AirPods: $36 (save $10). Recharge multiple Apple devices simultaneously.
- Apple M4 13-inch iPad Pro (256GB): $1,199 (save $100). There's a fine line between this device and a laptop and we're 100% okay with it.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: $18 (save $22). Streaming is a just a touch, or a voice command, away.
- Amazon Music Unlimited: 5 months free (save $50). Get nearly half-a year of unlimited music and podcasts for free.
Prime Day TV deals
Amazon Prime Day could be the perfect time to ditch that old and busted TV and upgrade to something a little more befitting the latest must-binge TV show. If none of these are working for you, check out our full list on the best Prime Day TV deals.
- Hisense U6 Series 65-inch 4K Google TV: $598 (save $202). If you're a fan of the Google TV platform, this deal is a solid choice.
- Amazon Fire TV 2-Series 40-inch HD TV: $170 (save $80). Perfect for a bedroom or other small space.
- LG B4 65-inch OLED TV: $1,597 (save $903). Nab an OLED screen for under $2,000.
- LG C4 65-inch OLED TV: $2,297 (save $403). This smart OLED TV features brightness boosting technology to give you a clear, luminous view of your favorite shoes.
- Insignia 65-inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV: $330 (save $120). Get the cheapest price on a big screen and get the Fire TV platform, too.
- Insignia 42-inch F20 Series HD TV: $130 (save $50). If you're open to a smaller screen, this HD Fire TV offers a great value.
- Sony 65-inch 4K X90L series Bravia XR smart Google TV: $1,098 (save $202). A great choice for fans of the Google TV platform.
- Sony 65-inch OLED 4K Bravia 8 smart Google TV: $2,298 (save $202). Enjoy exclusive PlayStation 5 features like auto HDR tone mapping and genre picture mode.
- Sony 43-inch 4K TV: $348 (save $80). If Sony is your preferred brand but you want a smaller TV, this 43-inch model should be perfect for most bedrooms or for the kids.
- TCL 40-inch S3 LED with Roku smart TV: $160 (save $70). Three HDMI inputs can connect to gaming consoles, set-top boxes, an AV receiver and more.
- Vizio 40-inch D-series 1080p smart TV: $160 (save $70). Perfect for gamers with automatic game mode, variable refresh rate with AMD, a new gaming menu and more.
- Roku 55-inch select series 4K HDR smart TV: $330 (save $20). Say goodbye to cable with access to just about every streaming service on our favorite interface.
- Sylvox 43-inch outdoor waterproof 4K TV: $786 (save $213). Have summer movie nights outdoors in any condition with this outdoor waterproof TV.
- Amazon Fire 65-inch Omni Series smart TV: $560 (save $200). Use the built-in Alexa voice assistant to turn on your TV and find content to watch.
- Samsung 65-inch 60D Series QLED TV: $900 (save $98). Enjoy 3D surround sound and enhanced color accuracy with this QLED smart TV.
- TCL 85-inch QM8 QLED 4K Smart mini LED TV: $1,400 (save $300). Down to its lowest price we've seen at the retailer, this model offers superb picture quality and brightness.
- Samsung S90C OLED smart TV: $1,598 (save $400). A top OLED with great picture quality and Samsung's fast processor to help improve streaming shows/movies and playing games.
- Amazon 32-inch Fire TV: $110 (save $90). Whether for a second room or just to get the job done, it's hard to find a TV with this quality for less.
- Hisense U8 65-inch ULED Google smart TV: $1,098 (save $402). Mini-LEDs make backlighting clear and so you can literally see in the dark.
- Samsung 55-inch The Frame TV: $1,200 (save $298). When not watching your favorite show, enjoy your favorite art in your living room with The Frame.
Prime Day laptop deals
There are so many great laptops available today that it's very difficult to buy a bad one, but it never hurts when you also manage to pick one up at a discount as well. For more amazing savings on laptops, take a look at our hub of the hottest Prime Day laptop deals live now.
- Apple M2 MacBook Air: $799 (save $200). This previous-gen model is a great option for budget-conscious buyers.
- Apple M3 MacBook Air: $999 (save $100). If you have a little more cash to spend and want the M3 chip, you can save $100 off Apple's latest MacBook Air.
- M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro 512GB: $1,699 (save $300). Sporting an M3 Pro chip, this is a solid and fast machine.
- M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro 512GB: $1,999 (save $500). The massive 16-inch screen makes for a great workstation base.
- Lenovo 2-in-1 student laptop: $339 (save $30 with on-page coupon). A super compact model for carrying anywhere.
- Acer Aspire A315 slim 15-inch laptop: $300 (save $22). A low-cost option with a large screen.
- HP 14-inch HD laptop: $289 (save $100 with on-page coupon). This budget-friendly laptop comes with a 1-year subscription to Microsoft 365 -- which makes it perfect for back to school.
- HP 17-inch HD+ laptop: $553 (save $77). A solid laptop with a big screen and plenty of room for large files with 1TB of storage.
- Lenovo IdeaPad 115.6-inch laptop: $305 (save $54). A portable, low-cost Windows laptop with large screen.
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16-inch laptop: $1,700 (save $350). A high-end laptop sporting a premium AMOLED touchscreen display.
- Asus Vivobook 16 laptop: $500 (save $100): This laptop offers great graphics with an AMD Radeon graphics card.
- AceMagic 16.1-inch laptop: $480 (save $1,220 with on-page coupon). Well over a grand in savings to be had for this gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD and FHD display.
- Jumper 14-inch student laptop: $240 (save $260). An entry-level laptop with all the essentials to get you started, including 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD and a weight of 1.25kg.
- ApoloSign 15.6-inch laptop: $300 (save $600 with on-page coupon) . A record-low price with an additional $50 coupon.
Prime Day smart home deals
Smart lights, security cameras and so much more makes the world of smart home and technology more exciting than ever. Setting up a smart home can be costly, but these deals certainly help lighten the load. If you want to make your home the smartest one on the block. check out more Prime Day Amazon device deals to see what else you can add to your home.
- Kasa outdoor smart plug: $15 (save $15 with on-page coupon). This plug has a dimmer for outdoor sting lights and is compatible with Alexa, Google and more.
- Kasa A19 smart light bulb: $7 (save $10 with on-page coupon). No hub required for this dimmable smart bulb.
- TP-Link Tapo 2K pan tilt security camera: $22 (save $13). An indoor cam packed with features including local storage.
- TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Mini (3-pack): $21 (save $29 with on-page coupon). Time your appliance's downtime with ease using these Wi-Fi plugs.
- Echo Show 15: $220 (save $50). A massive smart display with both Alexa and Fire TV built-in.
- Nooie baby monitor 360-degree camera: $45 (save $25 with on-page coupon). Keep an eye on your baby or toddler.
- Amazon smart plug: $13 (save $12). Make any outlet smarter with this Alexa-enabled plug.
- August Home smart lock: $166 (save $64). Upgrade your deadbolt to this auto-locking model.
- Ring video doorbell: $50 (save $50). Check who's at your door with motion alerts and two-way audio.
- Blink Outdoor 4 security camera (3-pack): $100 (save $160). Grab three outdoor cameras to keep an eye on things.
- Blink Outdoor 4 floodlight camera: $65 ($65). Improve your nighttime home security system at with this floodlight-plus-camera.
- Echo Dot (5th gen): $25 (save $25). Powerful sound from a small smart speaker.
- Echo Spot: $45 (save $35). A newly released smart alarm clock with Alexa built in.
- Blink Video doorbell: $30 (save $30). Use wired or wire-free and get two-way audio, motion alerts and more.
- Amazon Echo fourth gen: $55 (save $45). Get premium sound and access Alexa with this smart hub
- Chamberlain smart garage control hub: $17 (save $13). Open, close and monitor your garage door from an App.
Prime Day home and kitchen deals
Whether you're looking to replace your old kitchen blender or upgrade your cleaning tools in your home there are many deivces, and more importantly deals, that can help you out. If none of these speak to you, check out the whole list we created of the best Prime Day deals under $100, which we will obviously keep updated regularly.
- Ninja Creami 7-in-1 ice cream smoothie maker: $150 (save $50). Make ice cream, gelato, smoothies, milkshakes on the fly.
- Shark iX141 cordless pet stick vacuum: $150 (save $110). Lightweight and effective against pet hair and other debris on carpets and hard floor surfaces alike.
- Olany memory foam bath mat: $6 (save $3 with on-page coupon). Plush and gentle on the feet.
- KitchenAid classic tilt stand mixer: $250 (save $79). Available in black or white, baking has never been easier.
- Breville Barista Express espresso machine: $550 (save $200). Skip the line at Starbucks and have your espresso, cappuccinos and lattes in the comfort of your own kitchen.
- Bissell CleanView compact upright vacuum: $65 (save $15). Perfect for apartments and dorms.
- Bedsure Double Stitch queen comforter set: $80 (save $50 with on-page coupon). Includes two shams and a quilt.
- Ninja Foodi Smart air fry oven: $180 (save $150). This 13-in-one countertop oven can air fry, bake, broil, toast, dehydrate and more. It's almost 50% off right now.
- Roborock S7 Max Ultra robot vacuum: $800 (save $500). Nobody enjoys cleaning their own homes and this robot vacuum does it for you.
- Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum: $295 (save $304). Get this smart voice-controlled robot vacuum for over half price.
- Gozney Roccbox outdoor pizza oven: $399 (save $100). A gas-fueled pizza oven that can get you a piping hot pizza in 60 seconds.
- Keurig K-Classic coffee maker: $80 (save $70). This pod brewer has a large 48-ounce water reservoir and can brew in 6-, 8- and 10-ounce sizes.
- Nextmug self-heating coffee mug: $100 (save $30). Keep your coffee piping hot with this smart mug.
- KitchenAid 9-speed hand mixer: $80 (save $30). Combine ingredients with ease using this nine-speed hand mixer.
When is Amazon Prime Day?
Just about ever year, Prime Day happens mid-July. The tradition is continuing this year as well. The official Prime Day deals begin on July 16 and continue through July 17. This year is 10th anniversary of the Prime Day sale. We still have a few days to go until the sale officially kicks off but the deals are already coming in super hot.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Prime Day is Amazon's annual shopping event that has exclusive deals for Prime members. If you're not a Prime member there still may be a few deals for you, but members get the best of the best deals on this day. If you're not a member yet don't worry, there's still time to sign up, possibly even for free. There will be deals in just about every category possible. This includes tech, home, kitchen, toys and more. Your favorite brands love to celebrate this unofficial holiday such as Apple, Roku, and more.
How do I find the best deals during Prime Day?
With so many deals coming out left and right in honor of Prime Day, it can get difficult trying to chose which deals to run for and which ones to pass on. A few things to remember are to keep an open mind, grab what you want before it sells out, and don't be scared to branch out to other retailers. Competitors such as Best Buy and Walmart are trying to keep up with Amazon and are dropping some pretty great discounts as well.
And most importantly, keep tabs on us. We have many different hubs for different types of deals. We update all of these hubs regularly, saving you the time and effort of digging through thousands of deals. Some of our hubs include the best Prime Day deals on headphones, TVs, Amazon devices, laptops, and even graphics cards. Plus so much more. And for the budget-savvy shopper, we have hubs for Prime Day deals under $50, under $25, and even under $10, helping you save some really big coin. Check out all of our Prime Day content so you don't miss anything.
