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Score Samsung’s Budget-Friendly Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Tablet for Just $110 Today Only

Pick up this simple and lightweight Android tablet at a $50 discount while you can.

Tablets are super useful devices for having around the home, whether you need to check in on your emails, follow along with a recipe or scroll through social media. But if you already have a decent phone and laptop, you might not want to spend too much on an in-between device like a tablet, which is exactly where affordable options like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite come in. It’s a no-frills Android tablet, and today only at Best Buy, you can pick it up for just $110, $50 off the usual price direct at Samsung. Amazon is also matching the price cut.

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The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is lightweight, durable and designed to be taken on the go. It features an 8.7-inch touchscreen, and weights in at just 0.81 pounds, so it will take up less space in your backpack or tote bag than an average paperback. And with a sturdy metal frame, you don’t need to worry about it getting jostled around a bit, though you’ll probably still want to invest in a decent case to protect it against scratches and dings.

This model is equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, though that can easily be expanded up to 1TB thanks to the built-in SD card reader. The Tab A7 Lite is also a great pick if you use other Galaxy devices, thanks to Samsung’s One UI technology. It syncs all of your devices together, so if you start watching a movie on one, you can pick up right where you left off on another. Samsung says it receives security updates every quarter, which is a good indication it’ll continue to be updated for at least a couple years.

And if you’re on the hunt for more great bargains, be sure to check out our roundup of all the best tablet deals you can shop right now.

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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.