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Today Only: Act Fast to Save $5 on a Nintendo eGift Card at Newegg

The eGift card will help you buy $50 of Nintendo gear or games for just $45.

Gaming is an exciting hobby. There are always new games, accessories and even tech releases (like the recent Nintendo Switch 2). However, it’s no secret that these innovations and games can cost serious money. That’s why our dedicated shopping team at CNET is always on the lookout for ways you can save. Just today, we spotted this Nintendo eGift Card for $5 off at Newegg when you use the coupon code SSEV458 at checkout. It’ll score you a $50 gift card for $45. But the deal is available today only, so you should act fast.

This eGift Card is for those with US Nintendo accounts only and is delivered via email after purchase. You can save the email, print it or add it to your Google Pay or Apple wallet to use it at another time. Newegg also allows you to give this card to someone else — it’s the perfect way to celebrate an upcoming birthday or another special occasion.

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This Nintendo eGift Card can be used at Nintendo’s eShop and is a great way to grab $50 worth of goods for $45. The Nintendo eShop includes games, official accessories, merch and more. Keep in mind that this is a final sale item, and it can’t be returned or exchanged after purchase.

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Why this deal matters

Nintendo is behind legendary games such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong and more. Its official accessories, consoles and merch can be pricey, but this $50 eGift card for just $45 deal at Newegg is a way to get more value from your hard-earned gold coins. You must redeem the promo code SSEV458 at checkout to get this discount.

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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.