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Save $29 on Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, but Make Sure You Do It Soon

Apple’s fourth-gen AirPods retail for $129, but this deal slashes that price to just $100.

It’s fair to say that few wireless earbuds are as iconic as Apple’s AirPods. In fact, I’m not sure there are any. The latest Apple AirPods 4 continue to set the standard, boasting enhanced features and a refined design that makes them more comfortable to wear than previous iterations. But these are still AirPods, which means that they don’t come cheap. That is, unless you happen to buy them at the right time. Like today.

Right now, Amazon is offering these for just $100, after a sweet 22% (or $29) discount. This isn’t the lowest we’ve seen these earbuds fall to, but it isn’t all that far from it. Just make sure to order yours soon — these deals don’t tend to hang around for long.

Apple’s AirPods 4 are available in two formats, and this is the version without active noise cancellation. These AirPods will usually run you $129 (the ANC model typically retails for $179), but with this discount, you’ll pay only $100. These AirPods have been redesigned so they can fit more comfortably. Apple also included an H2 chip that allows for voice isolation whenever you’re in situations that require you to take calls in a noisy environment. The AirPods 4 also offer personalized spatial audio and a battery life of up to 20 hours. 

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These latest AirPods are dust- and waterproof and include a smaller case for easier carrying. You can also use them with Siri for added voice control options, which lets you start calls or choose your audio. Plus, you can now shake your head or nod to respond to any prompts received.

Looking for deals on other new Apple devices? We’re rounding up the best iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 deals, too.

Check out our list of the best AirPods deals if you want to shop previous models. We also have a list of the best wireless earbuds deals in case you still want to compare models. Fancy picking up a pair of AirPods 4 with ANC? They’re currently on offer for just $149, a nice $20 discount.

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Why this deal matters

Apple makes superb audio gear, and the AirPods offer good sound quality and a comfortable fit for most people. These AirPods don’t have noise-canceling features, but for just $100, this is a deal you can’t pass up.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Aug. 8

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 8

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 Mini Crossword might make you hungry. I think I need to put a summer barbecue on my calendar now. The puzzle wasn’t terribly tough, but I did mess up on 8-Across for a while, which took me some time to sort out. It was kind of fun that the first three across clues all helped build a summer classic meal. Need help with the clues and answers? 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 to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue:  Piece of bread atop 4-Across
Answer: BUN

4A clue: Yellow square atop 7-Across
Answer: CHEESE

7A clue: Offering at a summer cookout
Answer: BURGER

8A clue: Envelop and obscure
Answer: SHROUD

9A clue: Covers a tree in bathroom rolls, in a classic prank
Answer: TPS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Brought about
Answer: BEGOT

2D clue: Fully deplete
Answer: USEUP

3D clue: Jocks’ counterparts, stereotypically
Answer: NERDS

4D clue: «Survivor» network
Answer: CBS

5D clue: «What’d you say?»
Answer: HUH

6D clue: Make a mistake
Answer: ERR

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Out of Nowhere: UFO 50 Hits Switch 2 After Indie World Reveal

No release date, no buildup, just a straight-up launch on the Switch.

Nintendo held an Indie World Showcase on Thursday to spotlight some of the indie games coming to the Switch platform. One of the surprise indie hits from last year is making the jump from PC to the Switch 2, and it’s available right now. 

UFO 50, one of CNET’s best games of 2024, was the surprise from Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase Thursday, and had the additional surprise of launching after the event. It’s available to play on the Switch or the Switch 2 and costs $25. 

From Mossmouth, UFO 50 is a unique indie title as it consists of 50 games done in a retro 8-bit style. These games come in a variety of genres, from platformers to shooters to RPGs. It’s a wide variety of games made by different independent developers.

While the collection of games in UFO 50 looks like something released on the NES back in the ’80s, the games have a modern feel. Some games are intended to be played solo, while others are meant to be played with others. The selection does feel random, but they’re connected by the story of a fictional game studio, UFOSoft, that created these 50 games that it never released. 

Along with UFO 50, more than a dozen indie games were revealed during the showcase, including:

  • Is This Seat Taken?
  • Little Kitty, Big City
  • Content Warning
  • Ball X Pit
  • Ultimate Sheep Raccoon
  • Glaciered
  • Winter Burrow
  • Undusted: Letters from the Past
  • Tiny Bookshop
  • Caves of Qud
  • Strange Antiquities
  • Opus: Prism Peak
  • Go-Go Town!
  • Mina the Hollower
  • Well Dweller
  • Neverway
  • Herdling

Some games are set to come out in the coming weeks, while others will arrive in 2026.

You can buy UFO 50 for the Switch or the Switch 2 via My Nintendo Store online or the Nintendo eShop on the consoles for $25. Those who want a physical copy of the game can preorder one from Fangamer for $35. 

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