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Huge Woot Mac Blowout Discounts MacBooks, iMacs, Studio Display and More

Upgrade your setup with new and refurbished Apple devices at hundreds less than Apple store prices.

Apple makes some of the best laptops and desktop computers on the market, though they don’t come cheap. But the premium Apple experience doesn’t have to come at a ridiculous cost if you’re happy to shop around for deals, and right now, Woot is running a huge Mac sale that can save you hundreds versus buying at the Apple store.

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The sale, which is live through June 20 or while supplies last, features MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, as well as recent iMac releases and even Apple’s Studio Display monitor. There’s a mix of brand new, open-box and factory reconditioned models in the sale, so be sure to read the descriptions carefully. We’ve pulled out a few of our favorite deals below, but you’ll want to hit up the full sale to see all of the options.

MacBook Air M1: $760 (save $240)

Apple’s previous-gen MacBook Air M1 is still a solid buy for everyday use, especially when you can find a good deal on one. We’ve seen it hit $800 brand new before, but this $760 low price is a steal if you don’t mind an open-box model.

iMac M1: $950 (save $349)

Also packing an M1 chip is Apple’s latest iMac. This all-in-one is a great family computer that looks great and offers a lovely 4.5K, 24-inch display. You’d pay $1,300 for this machine brand new, but it’s under $1,000 open-box.

MacBook Air M2: $980 (save $119)

Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air M2 recently got a $100 price cut following the release of the 15-inch model, but Woot’s open-box offer tops that by another $119. This thin and light machine is plenty powerful and offers all-day battery life.

MacBook Pro (14-inch): $1,390 (save $509)

Though no longer sold by Apple, you’d still pay close to $1,900 for this 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip brand new at places like B&H. It features 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD at this price, though other configurations are available factory reconditioned and with a one-year warranty.

Apple Studio Display: $950 (save $649)

Apple Studio Display deals are pretty rare, especially ones that drop the monitor as low as $950, so these open-box deals won’t last for long. Choose from standard or nano-texture glass as well as various stand or mount options while supplies last and pair with your preferred Mac.

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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.