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Pixel 7A Deals: $50 Off at Amazon, Freebies and More

Google’s new budget Android phone is now available — and you can already save on one.

Google’s Pixel 7A is now available and we’re gathering up the best Pixel 7A deals to make it easy, and even more affordable, to get your hands on one. Unveiled at Google I/O, the 2023 A-series Pixel phone takes a lot of cues from the flagship Pixel 7 — both in terms of looks and features — and crams them into a slightly smaller and more affordable package.

Despite being the entry-level device in Google’s range, the Pixel 7A is still plenty powerful, with the same Google Tensor G2 chip as the step-up Pixel 7, a new 64-megapixel main camera and 90Hz screen for smooth scrolling. It also adds nice-to-haves like wireless charging and face unlock, features eschewed by previous A-series handsets. Google also says it bumped up the Pixel 7A’s brightness compared to last year’s model and you can expect all-day battery life with mixed usage (or longer using the extreme battery saving mode).

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The 6.1-inch Pixel 7A is a touch smaller than the 6.3-inch Pixel 7, which will be a boon for small phone fans or those who like to use their devices one-handed. Though technically a step down hardware-wise, the camera performance is comparable to the Pixel 7 for casual photographers, though the flagship Pixel 7 Pro offers some fancier features for the mobile photography enthusiasts.

Whether you’re wanting to be among the first to get your hands on Google’s new budget handset, or if it’s simply time to upgrade from an older device, we’ll help you work out the best place to buy your Pixel 7A. We’re rounding up the best Pixel 7 deals below and we’ll keep this page updated as new offers emerge.

Watch this: Pixel 7A Review: A Step Forward for Google’s Budget Phone

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How much does the Pixel 7A cost?

Like last year’s Pixel 6A, there’s only one configuration of Pixel 7A. It comes with 128GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM and costs $499 in the US.

Notably, that’s a $50 increase compared to last year’s phone. With Google keeping the Pixel 6A around at $349, the previous-gen device still makes for an attractive option for those on a strict budget.

What colors does the Pixel 7A come in?

Google has switched up the hues a little for this year’s A-branded phone, with four colors to choose from: black, white, light blue and a Google Store-exclusive coral. We’ve put together a handy guide to help you choose the right Pixel 7A color.

Best Pixel 7A deals

Amazon

$50 off or free $50 Amazon gift card

Amazon is offering its first direct discount on the Pixel 7A right now with a $50 on-page coupon on the charcoal version. Alternatively, you can go for the blue or white model and nab a free $50 Amazon gift card — that’s as good as getting cash back if you shop there regularly.

Best Buy

Free $50 Best Buy gift card

Best Buy is also dishing out a $50 gift card with Pixel 7A orders for a limited time, plus you can save a further $50 when you activate the device with a carrier at the time of purchase.

Google Store

Free Pixel Buds A and case

Go directly to the source for your Pixel 7A order and you’ll also snag a free set of Pixel Buds A earbuds and a limited-edition phone case.

AT&T

$2 per month

New and existing customers can snag the Pixel 7A for just $2 per month at AT&T with no trade-in required. The deal requires eligible unlimited service and you’ll see the discount applied as monthly bill credits over 36 months.

Verizon

Free with select 5G unlimited plans

Get your Pixel 7A at Verizon and you can score the device for free with a new line on 5G Start, 5G Do More, 5G Play More, 5G Get More or One Unlimited for iPhone. You’ll see the credit applied over 36 monthly bills.

T-Mobile

Free with new line or trade-in

T-Mobile is offering $500 off the Pixel 7A via monthly bill credits with either a new line on a qualifying plan or when you trade in an eligible device. You’ll get the $500 back over 24 months.

Mint Mobile

$100 off + six months of free data

For a limited time, you can get the Pixel 7A at Mint Mobile and score six months of free data when you bundle the phone with any six-month plan. The Pixel 7A is also going for $399 there, a $100 direct discount. For example, you can get both the phone and 12 months of the 5GB per month plan or less than the cost of the phone itself or save as much as $180 on the unlimited plan.

Visible

Save on unlimited data

Visible now has the Pixel 7A available to order, though there’s no deal to speak of there. The device will cost $20.79 per month which, over 24 months, is equal to the $499 retail price. You can currently save on an unlimited data plan at Visible, though.

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 23 #599

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Oct. 23, No. 599.

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

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle might be Halloween-themed, as the answers are all rather dangerous. Some of them are a bit tough to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far

Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Please don’t eat me!

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Remember Mr. Yuk?

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

POND, NOON, NODE, BALE, SOCK, LOVE, LOCK, MOCK, LEER, REEL, GLOVE, DAIS, LEAN, LEAD, REEL

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:

AZALEA, HEMLOCK, FOXGLOVE, OLEANDER, BELLADONNA

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is POISONOUS. To find it, look for the P that is the first letter on the far left of the top row, and wind down and across.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 23, #395

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 23, No. 395.

Looking for the most recent regular 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 and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition has one of those crazy purple categories, where you wonder if anyone saw the connection, or if people just put that grouping together because only those four words were left. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Fan noise.

Green group hint: Strategies for hoops.

Blue group hint: Minor league.

Purple group hint: Look for a connection to hoops.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Sounds from the crowd.

Green group: Basketball offenses.

Blue group: Triple-A baseball teams.

Purple group: Ends with a basketball stat.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is sounds from the crowd. The four answers are boo, cheer, clap and whistle.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is basketball offenses. The four answers are motion, pick and roll, Princeton and triangle.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is triple-A baseball teams. The four answers are Aces, Jumbo Shrimp, Sounds and Storm Chasers.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is ends with a basketball stat. The four answers are afoul, bassist, counterpoint and sunblock.

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Amazon’s Delivery Drivers Will Soon Wear AI Smart Glasses to Work

The goal is to streamline the delivery process while keeping drivers safe.

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it is developing new AI-powered smart glasses to simplify the delivery experience for its drivers. CNET smart glasses expert Scott Stein mentioned this wearable rollout last month, and now the plan is in its final testing stages.

The goal is to simplify package delivery by reducing the need for drivers to look at their phones, the label on the package they’re delivering and their surroundings to find the correct address.

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A heads-up display will activate as soon as the driver parks, pointing out potential hazards and tasks that must be completed. From there, drivers can locate and scan packages, follow turn-by-turn directions and snap a photograph to prove delivery completion without needing to take out their phone.

The company is testing the glasses in select North American markets.

Watch: See our Instagram post with a video showing the glasses

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

To fight battery drain, the glasses pair with a controller attached to the employee’s delivery vest, allowing them to replace depleted batteries and access operational controls. The glasses will support an employee’s eyeglass prescription. An emergency button will be within reach to ensure the driver’s safety.

Amazon is already planning future versions of the glasses, which will feature «real-time defect detection,» notifying the driver if a package was delivered to the incorrect address. They plan to add features to the glasses to detect if pets are in the yard and adjust to low light.