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Today Only: You Can Grab Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for Just $100 if You’re Quick

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro deliver great sound quality, and right now, they can be yours for less.

While the new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro may have taken the older model off our list of 2025’s top wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are still plenty good enough for a lot of people. If you’ve been looking to invest in a pair, now is the time to make the move.

Right now, Best Buy is offering the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in black for just $100 — that’s a massive $130 discount for today only. It’s just $10 more than the lowest price we have seen on these, but it ends at midnight, so we recommend acting fast while you can.

CNET audio expert David Carnoy found a lot to love about these earbuds in his initial review, noting their comfortable stemless design, excellent sound quality and impressive voice-call performance. The noise-canceling capabilities won’t compete with pricey, premium pairs like the Sony WF-1000XM5, but are decent for the price. They also boast an IPX7 water-resistance rating and have a battery life of up to 18 hours with ANC on.

It’s also important to note that these earbuds are designed as a companion for Samsung phones, and there are a few features that are only available when paired with a Galaxy device. That includes virtual surround sound, hands-free voice assistance and new AI-powered features like real-time translation.

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Fortunately, there are plenty of Galaxy S25 deals or offers on the previous S24 series available right now to help you get one of these powerful Android phones in your hand for less.

There are plenty of other excellent earbuds and headphones on sale right now, and Apple users will want to check out our roundup of all the best AirPods deals as well.

HEADPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (Navy):

$298 (save $50)
Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

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

$300 (save $51)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones (Black):

$299 (save $151)
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e ANC Over-Ear Headphones (Black):

$220 (save $180)

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Why this deal matters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro would normally cost you $230, and while there are plenty of people who paid that price for them, it’s not necessary with deals like this. While the new version of these earbuds is technically better, they’re nowhere near this price, so this is an excellent deal.

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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.

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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.