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Today Only: Save $50 on Select Bose QuietComfort Headphones and Earbuds

Grab some of our favorite noise-canceling headphones and earbuds for 2023 at a discount.

Bose earbuds and headphones continually find their way onto our shortlist of favorites thanks to the brand’s premium design and exceptional sound quality — but you get what you pay for, and Bose doesn’t come cheap. If you’ve been considering investing in a pair of premium headphones or earbuds, the QuietComfort 45 and QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are worth considering — and you can save $50 on each if you buy today. Both products landed a spot on our roundup of best headphones for 2023.

Best Buy has slashed the costs, bringing the prices down to $249 and $279, respectively. This offer expires tonight, so be sure and get your order in soon if you’re interested. Prices are being matched at Amazon for a limited time, too.

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If you’re looking for premium everyday earbuds with ANC capabilities, a pair of QuietComfort Earbuds 2 from Bose would be a solid choice. This second-gen upgrade comes with separate ear tips for a more customizable fit than the previous model and has sound calibration technology that will personalize your listening experience. It’s our favorite noise-canceling earbuds option with top-notch sound, and it also won an Editors’ Choice Award in 2022. You’ll get up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge, with a total of 24 hours with the charging case included. At under $250, this is a great deal.

However, if you prefer over-ear headphones, Bose’s QuietComfort 45 is our favorite option from Bose. It has a convenient, foldable design that makes it easier to store or carry around. Plus, it offers up to 22 hours of battery life per charge. Both option also offer decent quality for voice calls as well, so they’re pretty versatile for day-to-day needs. And since these normally go for $330, it’s worth it to grab them now, while they’re available for under $280.

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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.