Technologies

Beats Solo 4 Headphones Are Just $100 Right Now, but Not for Long

This 50% discount on these popular headphones is incredible — but it’s only a limited-time deal, so don’t miss out.

Are your old headphones barely hanging on? While you might know you need to upgrade, the price of the best headphones can be a bit off-putting for many people. Well, that’s where we come in, because we’re always on the lookout for deals — like this one on the Beats Solo 4 headphones.

Thanks to a massive discount on Amazon, you can currently get your hands on a pair of the Beats Solo 4 for just $100. That’s not only 50% off, but also $30 cheaper than they were a month and a half ago during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. We’re not expecting this deal to last long though, so grab it quick if you want it.

As far as headphone deals go, you won’t want to miss these. The Beats Solo 4 headphones have plenty going for them, including a 50-hour battery life, so you won’t need to reach for the charger that often. But when you do need to charge them up, a 10-minute charge will give you five hours of listening time. If you prefer to listen with a cable rather than wirelessly, the Beats Solo 4and includes support for high-quality audio, too.

CNET’s audio expert David Carnoy rated the Beats Solo 4 highly in his full review last year, but advised readers to wait for them to drop to $130 or so.

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The colors on sale include matte black, pink and blue, and all feature custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers to offer that iconic Beats sound. If you’re a fan of bass — you won’t be disappointed. The adjustable earcups and so-called UltraPlush cushions ensure long listening sessions won’t be uncomfortable.

Why this deal matters

The Apple-owned Beats brand is iconic and this is your chance to put a pair of the company’s headphones in your tech bag at a huge saving. Getting anything for half the price is an incredible opportunity. Being able to pick your color sweetens the deal, but the limited-time nature of the deal does mean you need to act sooner rather than later.

Technologies

iPhone 16E vs. iPhone SE (2022): How Apple’s Budget Phones Compare

The iPhone 16E packs plenty of new features but also carries a higher price tag. Here’s how the phones stack up.

Apple’s latest budget phone, the iPhone 16E is finally out, three years after the launch of the third-generation iPhone SE. That’s a relatively long time for mobile developments to evolve — and for the sticker price to rise alongside those improvements.

The 2022 iPhone SE had a $429 starting price, and the iPhone 16E starts at a notably higher $599. Apple has removed the older, cheaper iPhone SE from its store, so you’ll have to buy it secondhand or head to a third-party seller to get your hands on one. You can check out a list of the best iPhone 16E deals here.

So, what improvements will you find on the iPhone 16E, and how does it compare with its predecessor? Here’s everything you need to know.

Display and build

While the 2022 iPhone SE had a 4.7-inch LCD display, the iPhone 16E levels things up with a 6.1-inch OLED display (still with a 60Hz refresh rate, though; sorry). With the 16E, you still won’t get some features found on Apple’s pricier flagship phones like Dynamic Island or a Camera Control button, but you will get an Action button.

Perhaps the biggest design change is that, with the switch to a full front screen, Apple has scrapped the home button on the iPhone 16E, opting instead for Face ID to match the rest of its current phones. The 16E has also been upgraded to a USB-C port, spelling the end for Lightning. Neither phone has a headphone jack.

Both the iPhone SE and iPhone 16E have aluminum frames, with the larger size of the 16E giving it a bit more weight: 167 grams, versus the SE’s 144g. The iPhone SE has an IP67 rating for water resistance, while the 16E bumps that to an IP68 rating.

The iPhone SE comes in black, white and Product RED. The iPhone 16E comes in black and white.

Camera comparison

The iPhone SE and iPhone 16E each have one rear camera: a 12-megapixel wide camera on the SE and a 48-megapixel wide on the 16E. The 16E also upgrades the front-facing camera from 7 megapixels to 12 megapixels.

Both phones shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second.

Battery and charging

Apple has been touting improved battery on the iPhone 16E, which the company says can support up to 26 hours of video playback, versus 15 hours on the iPhone SE. That longer battery life is largely due to the iPhone 16E packing Apple’s first-ever 5G modem, called the C1. The company calls it the «most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone.»

Both phones support 20-watt wired charging and 7.5-watt wireless charging.

Processor, Apple Intelligence and storage

The 2022 iPhone runs on the A15 Bionic chip, while the iPhone 16E is powered by the A18 chip — just like the $799 iPhone 16. That means Apple’s latest lower-priced phone can also support Apple Intelligence, just like the iPhone 16 lineup and the iPhone 15 Pro models. It also supports Emergency SOS and satellite connectivity, so you can message emergency services and your loved ones, even when you don’t have a cellular connection.

While the iPhone SE comes with 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of storage, the iPhone 16E offers a larger 512GB storage option, as well as 128GB and 256GB options. Neither phone has expandable storage.

Check out the spec chart below for more details on each phone.

iPhone 16E vs. iPhone SE (2022)

	Apple iPhone 16E	Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display; 2,532×1,170 pixels; 60Hz refresh rate	4.7-inch LCD; (1,334×750 pixels); 60Hz
Pixel density	460ppi	326ppi
Dimensions (inches)	5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 in.	5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in.
Dimensions (millimeters)	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Weight (grams, ounces)	167g (5.88 oz.)	5.09 oz.; 144g
Mobile software	iOS 18	iOS 15
Camera	48-megapixel (wide)	12-megapixel (wide)
Front-facing camera	12-megapixel	7-megapixel
Video capture	4K at 60fps	4K
Processor	A18	Apple A15 Bionic
RAM/storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	No	No
Battery	Up to 26 hours video playback, 21 hours streamed video playback, 90 hours of audio playback. 20W wired charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging	Battery NA (20W wired charging — charger not included), 7.5W wireless charging
Fingerprint sensor	No, Face ID	Home button
Connector	USB-C	Lightning
Headphone jack	No	None
Special features	Action button, Apple C1 5G modem, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Shield, Emergency SOS, satellite connectivity, IP68 resistance	5G-enabled; supports 25W wired fast charging; Water resistant (IP67); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging
US price starts at	$599 (128GB), $699 (256GB), $899 (512GB)	$429 (64GB), $479 (128GB), $579 (256GB)
UK price starts at	£599 (128GB), £699 (256GB), £899 (512GB)	£419 (64GB), £469 (128GB), £569 (256GB)
Australian price starts at	AU$999 (128GB), AU$1,199 (256GB), AU$1,549 (512GB)	AU$749 (64GB), AU$829 (128GB), AU$999 (256GB)

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 10

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 10.

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 that extra-long Saturday one, and some of the answers were pretty tough! I thought for sure the answer to 6-Across was two words, but nope, it was only one. 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.

The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. 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 at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Common inclusion in a tourist’s brochure
Answer: MAP

4A clue: Olympic honor
Answer: MEDAL

6A clue: Any of a set of green plastic toys in «Toy Story»
Answer: SOLDIER

8A clue: Still on the loose
Answer: ATLARGE

9A clue: Driver’s license or passport
Answer: PHOTOID

10A clue: Star of the Eras Tour
Answer: SWIFT

11A clue: 30, 45 or 50, on a beach bottle: Abbr.
Answer: SPF

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Chills (out)
Answer: MELLOWS

2D clue: Prompt after swiping one’s card at an iPad cash register
Answer: ADDATIP

3D clue: Form groups of two
Answer: PAIROFF

4D clue: Flittering fliers around a flame
Answer: MOTHS

5D clue: Totally authentic
Answer: LEGIT

6D clue: Sticky stuff
Answer: SAP

7D clue: No turn on ___» (road sign)
Answer: RED

How to play more Mini Crosswords

The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for all to play. You can play the current day’s Mini Crossword for free, but you’ll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.