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Pick Up One of Our Favorite Pairs of Beats Earbuds for Over 40% Off

Normally $170, the Beats Studio Buds Plus are down to just $100.

You can currently get some of the best earbuds, the Beats Studio Buds Plus, for 41% off right now, which drops the price down to $100. It’s not a record low, but it’s only $10 more, and you normally only see deals like this around the big sales events, so this is a bit of a rarity.

Since this is a limited-time Amazon deal, there’s no way to know how long it’ll actually last. If you do want to get these top-tier earbuds, make sure you’re quick.

As for what you’ll get for your money, these Beats earbuds feature noise-cancellation technology and a sweat-resistant design, making them perfect for the gym. You can also wear them while sitting in bed with a bowl of ice cream and listening to a good audiobook; I won’t judge.

CNET’s audio expert David Carnoy loved their discreet design (especially the super cool transparent version), excellent voice-calling performance and lengthy battery life.

Beats is owned by Apple, but that doesn’t mean these earbuds only work with iPhones and Macs. It does mean that they support Apple-only features, including spatial audio and hands-free Siri.

Android users can still take advantage of the convenient fast-pairing function, though. You’ll also get up to 36 hours of listening time, and you can take calls and join online meetings thanks to the built-in microphones.

HEADPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (Black):

$248 (save $152)
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

$170 (save $181)
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones:

$398 (save $62)
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Twilight Blue):

$179 (save $170)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones (Black):

$200 (save $250)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

Fans of Beats headphones and earbuds are well aware of the price premium the brand commands, but deals like this can get you the features you want at a price you’re willing to pay. Keep in mind that this is only a limited-time deal, so you’ll want to act fast — though you don’t need to enter any codes or clip any coupons to benefit. Plus, all the colors are discounted, so you can pick your favorite.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 11, #565

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 11 No. 565.

Looking for the most recent regular 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 and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition was a fun one for me, a Minnesotan. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

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Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Nicknames for ball clubs.

Green group hint: Bruins.

Blue group hint: Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Purple group hint: Hidden anatomy words.