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Today Only: Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Just Hit a New $189 Low

Score some of CNET’s favorite open earbuds for with a huge $110 discount while you can.

Headphones and earbuds are great for listening to music, but some go a step further with unique designs for specific use cases. The Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds are a great example. They’re some of the best open-ear earbuds and running headphones around right now. Even better, Best Buy is offering them for their lowest ever price. But you’ll need to be quick because this deal only has hours left, ending at midnight on Dec. 15.

You can pick up these top-rated earbuds today with a sizeable $110 discount, but only in the lunar blue color. That means you’ll pay just $189 if you’re quick. Looking for deals on other colors? Amazon is offering a couple more colors for just $10 extra.

In his review, CNET expert audio David Carnoy said that, «If you can afford the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, you’re getting an excellent set of open earbuds that not only feature top-notch sound for this type of earbud but an appealing design in terms of a secure and comfortable fit.»

He didn’t love the price, but this deal helps alleviate that issue. These earbuds have amazing sound quality, a unique design and plenty of excellent features to boot.

The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are a wild little twist on your usual in-ear buds. They offer an open-ear design that perches on the edge of your ears, letting in the world around you while still piping in your music with surprisingly full sound. Plus, they’ve got spatial audio, 27 hours of total battery life and stay put during workouts. They’re also IPX4 rated, so they’ll survive your sweat-inducing gym sessions.

There’s no doubt in our minds that this is one of the best offers available at the moment. Just make sure you buy them soon if you want them, because this $110 discount is only available today.

HEADPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (Black):

$248 (save $152)
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

$170 (save $181)
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones:

$398 (save $62)
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Twilight Blue):

$179 (save $170)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones (Black):

$200 (save $250)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

Headphones that cost hundreds of dollars may feel excessive, but the sound quality and features they deliver can make them worth it — if you can swing the price. Knocking $110 off puts them within reach for more people — and that’s always a win. This is the lowest price we’ve seen, so we don’t expect them to drop further any time soon.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Might Come in 5G and 4G Cellular Models

If the rumor proves true, the 5G Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 that debuted last fall.

Samsung’s next high-end Galaxy Watch could support faster 5G speeds, but if this leak is true, it will depend on where you live. The rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 might come in 5G and 4G cellular models, with availability for each smartwatch depending on the country.

According to the Dutch website Galaxy Club (and spotted by SamMobile), Samsung’s servers may have revealed a series of model numbers that point to 5G, 4G and Wi-Fi-enabled editions of the next Galaxy Watch Ultra, which would succeed the original model that debuted in 2024.

A representative for Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Galaxy Club website speculates that the 5G edition would be sold in the US and Korean markets, while the 4G edition would sell in the rest of the world. In the US, a 5G version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3, which debuted last fall. The 4G edition would have broader compatibility worldwide, since the earlier network is far more established.

It will likely be a few months until we hear anything official about the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung typically unveils its new watches in the summer alongside its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldable phones. Last year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, but otherwise left the prior 2024 Ultra in the lineup for those looking for a larger 47mm smartwatch.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 8, #1032

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 8, No. 1032.

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough. The purple category is a fun one, once you see the connection. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: In the group.

Green group hint: Appearance details.

Blue group hint: Often found in gyms.

Purple group hint: They help you see.