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These $70 EarFun Earbuds Punch Above Their Price and They’re 30% Off Right Now

EarFun’s Air Pro 4 Plus are built to compete with flagship models and packed with features that make everyday listening smarter and smoother.

If you’re looking for wireless earbuds that deliver premium sound without the premium price tag, EarFun’s Air Pro 4 Plus might be your next go-to. With adaptive noise cancellation, hi-res audio and a dual-driver system, they’re built to compete with flagship models and packed with features that make everyday listening smarter and smoother.

Right now, you can score the EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus earbuds for just $70 — that’s 30% off the regular $100 price when you combine the 20% on-page coupon with code AP4PCNET at checkout. Grab the deal while it lasts. For more audio picks under $100, check out our review of the Air Pro 4+ and our best wireless earbuds roundup.

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The Air Pro 4 Plus earbuds feature a hybrid dual-driver system — pairing a 10mm dynamic driver with a FeatherBA balanced armature — for deep bass and crisp treble. They’re powered by Qualcomm’s QCC3091 SoC and certified for Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless, LDAC and LE Audio support.

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Adaptive hybrid ANC with QuietSmart 3.0 cancels up to 50dB of ambient noise, which ensures clear sound and clear calls. You’ll also get Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint pairing, Auracast audio sharing and Google Fast Pair for quick setup.

Battery life is impressive: up to 12 hours on a single charge and 54 hours total with the case. A 10-minute quick charge gives you 3 hours of playtime and the earbuds support both fast and wireless charging. They’re also IP55 rated for water and dust resistance.

In his review, CNET’s David Carnoy noted that the Air Pro 4 Plus earbuds offer “premium sound for less than $80,” calling them “a strong value with features that rival more expensive models.”

For more budget-friendly audio picks, check out our top headphone deals.

Why this deal matters

This is one of the best prices we’ve seen on the EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus and it’s a rare chance to grab hi-res, ANC-equipped earbuds for under $100. With Snapdragon Sound, LDAC, multipoint pairing and 54-hour battery life, they’re a smart buy for anyone who wants flagship features without the flagship price.

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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.