Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 23, #326

APYs are still as high as 5%, but that may not be the case for long. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/dont-miss-out-on-maximizing-your-savings-todays-best-savings-rates-for-jan-23-2025/#f

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 122 for Jan. 23 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-23-122/#fta

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-jan-23/#ftag=CADf328eec

These over-ear headphones offer excellent noise cancellation, battery life and audio quality on a budget. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-budget-noise-canceling-headphones-under-100/#ftag=CADf32

Samsung ended Unpacked with a surprise announcement of a thinner phone. Details are scarce, but we got a first look after the show. https://www.cnet.com/videos/first-look-at-samsungs-surprise-galaxy-s

Commentary: After watching the Galaxy Unpacked event, I don't want Samsung's AI tools anywhere near me. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-wont-use-ai-health-features-for-my-own-wellbei

A home battery can cut your power bills by storing energy when it's cheap and powering your house during expensive peak hours. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-you-can-lower-your-ene