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Pixel Tablet Deals: Don’t Miss These Last-Minute Preorder Offers

Be among the first to get your hands on the Pixel Tablet with these preorder deals.

After a four-year absence, Google is officially back in the tablet game with its latest iteration, the Pixel Tablet. We got our first look at this sleek, new Android tablet at Google’s Pixel event last October, and you’ll be able to get your hands on one shortly when it officially hits shelves this week. And that means you’ve only got a little bit of time left to take advantage of the preorder offers we’ve rounded up below. There aren’t any straightforward discounts yet (and probably won’t be for a while), but you can save some cash if you’ve got an older tablet to trade in, and some retailers are throwing in some free bonuses with orders. We’ll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so be sure to check back often for the best prices available.

Google's Pixel tablet perched on the speaker dock, angled to your left

Google is returning to tablets after several iterations of Pixel phones and a lineup of smart home devices, and it is clear that what it has learned from those devices is being used in the Pixel Tablet (as well as the new hybrid Pixel Fold). It’s powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G2 chip, and its software experience mirrors that of the Pixel phone, rather than leaning into a Chromebook-like experience as with the Slate. The included magnetic speaker dock also transforms the Pixel Tablet into a smart display a la Nest Hub.

The device features an 11-inch screen, 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. There’s an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls and also one on the back for snapping photos.

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How much does the Pixel Tablet cost?

The Pixel Tablet costs $499 in the US. That price includes the 128GB tablet as well as the speaker dock that transforms the device into a smart display. The 256GB variant is $599.

What colors does the Pixel Tablet come in?

The Pixel Tablet comes in three colors: porcelain, hazel and rose. However, the rose color variant is only available on the base 128GB model.

Best Pixel Tablet preorder deals

Amazon

Free Amazon Music Unlimited

Pixel Tablet preorders are now open at Amazon and you can order all configurations of the new device with release day shipping. You’ll score 90 days of Amazon Music Unlimited for free right now with your purchase.

Best Buy

Up to $500 off with trade-in + bonuses

Best Buy currently has all colors and configurations of the new Pixel Tablet in stock and available for preorder. And, if you have an older tablet from Apple, Samsung or other brands, you can knock up to $500 off the starting price, scoring you the 128GB model for free. Plus, your purchase includes some free bonuses like six free months of Norton 360 Deluxe and three free months of YouTube Premium for new subscribers.

Google Store

Preorder now open

Google isn’t offering any deals or bonuses on its new Pixel Tablet, but is accepting preorders and has all configurations available. You’ll get the 11-inch tablet and speaker dock starting at $499.

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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.