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Amazon Knocks Up to 40% Off Its Entire Fire Tablet Lineup

Right now, you can shop tablets for both adults and kids starting at just $60.

Tablets are a great way to get anything computer-related done without the bulkiness of some laptops out there. Even if you just prefer to play games or read books on your tablet, the convenience and ease of use are enough to tempt anyone into investing in a tablet.

We’re always on the lookout for deals on good tablets and right now, some of our favorite tablets for 2023 are on sale at Amazon. The online retailer is offering up to 40% off a huge selection of its Fire tablets, including some models that are designed specifically for kids. There’s no set expiration for these deals, so there’s no telling how long they’ll be available. We’d recommend getting your order in sooner rather than later if you don’t want to miss out on these savinsgs.

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Prices start at just $60 at this sale, which saves you $40 on the latest Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet with an 8-inch HD display and 32GB of storage. The tablet comes in black, blue or pink. If you opt to expand the storage to 64GB, you can get it for $90 (save $40).

Along the same lines, you can grab the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus with 32GB of storage for $80 (save $30) or the Fire HD 8 Plus tablet with 64GB of storage for $100 (save $55). If you want a slightly bigger screen, there’s also the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets with 1080p displays. The Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet with 32GB of storage will set you back $120 (save $30) and the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet costs $140, saving you $40.

Amazon is also discounting the child-friendly version of its tablets, which kid-proof case and a two-year guarantee against any breakages, plus a year of Amazon Kids Plus content. Prices start at $70 ($40 off) for the Fire 7 Kids, and range up to $160 ($40 off) for the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro, which is designed for older kids and teens.

You can also check out our roundup of all the best tablet deals out there for even more bargains.

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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.