Technologies

Save Big on Wireless Headphones and Earbuds From Beats, Samsung and More at Woot

Big-name brands are available with huge discounts, but you’ll need to act fast before this promotion ends.

When it comes to choosing a pair of wireless earbuds or headphones, some names immediately spring to mind. Beats, Samsung and Sennheiser are definitely on that list. It just so happens that those names are also part of Woot’s wireless earbuds sale that offers big savings on all kinds of models — and you can save an additional 21% off when you enter the discount code BIRTHDAY at checkout.

These deals are available right now, but they won’t stay that way for long. Woot says the promotion will come to an end on June 18, which is just a few days away at the time of writing. Stocks could well run dry before that date, too.

There are plenty of different models for you to choose from, starting with the inexpensive Skullcandy Indy Evo wireless earbuds. This deal gets you not one pair, but two, and they’d normally sell for anywhere up to $140. This deal slashes that to just $29 when you enter that discount code. They’re water-resistant and pack 30-hour batteries, making them a great option for workouts and home listening alike.

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If you’re looking to spend more, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro would normally cost around $250, but you don’t want to pay that much, do you? Use the discount code BIRTHDAY and you’ll get yours for just $95. Note that these are the international earbuds, meaning you’ll get a Woot 90-day warranty rather than the usual Samsung one.

Other options include heavily discounted Beats Powerbeats Pro for just $99 and Beats Studio Buds Plus for just $63, among others.

Some of these earbuds are available in multiple color options, so make sure to pick the one you like best before adding anything to your cart.

HEADPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Apple AirPods Max ANC Wireless Headphones (USB-C Charging, Midnight):

$480 (save $70)
Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

$40 (save $20)
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

$170 (save $181)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (Black):

$298 (save $102)
Sonos Ace Wireless Noise Cancellation Over-Ear Headphones (Black):

$329 (save $120)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

A good pair of wireless earbuds can make all the difference, whether you’re commuting or just looking to block out a busy, noisy office. These deals offer some of the best and most popular options at prices you can’t afford to miss — just make sure to order before it’s too late.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Aug. 19

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 19.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is one of those puzzle grids with absolutely no empty spaces in the grid. So if you get all the Across answers, the Down ones will fill right in. Other than 1-Across, it went pretty quickly for me today. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Animal that falls in love with a tape dispenser, in a classic New Yorker cartoon
Answer: SNAIL

6A clue: Language written in Devanagari script
Answer: HINDI

7A clue: Singer Presley or Costello
Answer: ELVIS

8A clue: George ___, «Middlemarch» author
Answer: ELIOT

9A clue: Things «read» by fortune tellers
Answer: PALMS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Blind followers
Answer: SHEEP

2D clue: ___ wafers (Nabisco treat)
Answer: NILLA

3D clue: Heavy item falling from the sky in some classic cartoons
Answer: ANVIL

4D clue: «In a pickle» or «in a jam»
Answer: IDIOM

5D clue: They might end with «etc.»
Answer: LISTS

Technologies

Google Translate Reportedly Adding AI Integration, Duolingo-Like Game Elements

This update could spell trouble for its translation competitor, the internet’s favorite green owl.

Google Translate could soon get some major AI enhancements, like the ability to select different AI models and a game-like practice mode, according to a report from Android Police on Monday.

Android analyst AssembleDebug looked into the Google Translate app’s latest build, version 9.15.114, and found what appears to be new changes to the user interface. At the top, there’s a new model selector, Fast and Advanced. Fast would presumably be for quick translation tasks, like deciphering menu items. Advanced will likely use Gemini to understand the context of a text or a conversation with more accuracy

Read more: Best Language Learning Apps for 2025

According to the report, the update will also include a practice mode to help gamify language learning, similar to that used in the popular language app Duolingo.

A representative for Google didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

For the last two years, Google’s been showcasing various demos and releasing features to make language interpretation easier. At Google I/O earlier this year, the tech giant showed off a demo of what live translation might look like for someone wearing a pair of its Android XR smartglasses.

With the launch of the Pixel Fold in 2023, the company also released a live interpreter mode that used the device’s inner and outer screens.

Understanding different languages is a key innovation of AI. The ability to use large language model technology to interpret between two distinct languages expands the content and conversations humans can have with one another.

Already, Google has released auto-dubbing tech on YouTube, allowing English-speaking audiences to watch Japanese YouTubers, for example.