Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 29, #567

Champagne is synonymous with ringing in the new year but it can be pricey. We asked the expert about the best budget-friendly bottles of bubbles to open at midnight. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/we-ask

Plus, more bad wine habits to leave in 2024. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/a-wine-expert-explains-why-popping-champagne-corks-is-a-rookie-move/#ftag=CADf328eec

Week 17 wraps up tonight with San Francisco hosting Detroit, and you don't need cable to watch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/monday-night-football-how-to-watch-lions-vs-49ers-tonigh

This budget-friendly bag packs like a suitcase but moves through planes and airports like a backpack. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-fly-nearly-every-week-the-backpack-i-take-on-every-flight-is-36-right

The CFP resumes tomorrow night with the Fiesta Bowl, followed by the Peach, Rose and Sugar Bowls on New Year's Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/college-football-playoff-rankings-br

Best Buy's limited-time deal drops the Rexing R316 4K camera down to just $140, today only. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-a-rexing-4k-dash-cam-for-60-off-if-you-purchase-in-the-next-24-hours/#ftag=CA

The Anker 737 has enough juice to charge laptops and larger devices, and you can snag it for just $70 right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/grab-this-140w-anker-power-bank-at-its-lowest-price-ever/#ft