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Snag a Refurb Pair of Top-Rated Noise-Canceling Bose Headphones for $100 Off

These over-ear Bose headphones feature some of the best noise-canceling capabilities on the market, and you can get your hands on a used pair for $279.

Noise-canceling headphones are great when you need to tune out the world around you and focus on the task at hand. And while some high-end models tend to be a little pricey, right now you can snag one of our favorite pairs for $100 less than the usual price — as long as you can live with a used pair. The Bose Noise Cancelling 700 headphones are on our list of the best over-ear models for 2023, despite being a few years old now, thanks to their top-of-the-line noise-canceling capabilities.

Right now at eBay, you can snag a refurbished pair for $279, which saves you $100 compared to shopping new. There’s no set expiration on this deal, but there is a limited supply available.

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While these headphones are refurbished, they’re being sold directly by Bose and are in «pristine, like-new condition» and will come in the original packaging with all accessories. Essentially, they’re as close to new as you can get without actually being new, making them a pretty good bargain at $100 off.

These headphones allow you to fine-tune your noise canceling with 11 different levels to choose from — whether you need to stay aware of your surroundings or want to completely shut out the world around you. They also boast an immersive listening experience thanks to the customizable EQ and Bose’s patented TriPort acoustic structure that’s designed to maximize depth and detail. They’re extremely convenient, with intuitive touch controls, dedicated buttons to adjust noise cancellation and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And with an impressive 20-hour battery life, they can handle even the longest commutes and plane rides without having to recharge.

And if you’re looking for a different pair, you can check out our roundup of all the best headphone and earbud deals 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.