Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 16, #319

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 115 for Jan. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-16-115/#ft

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-jan-16/#ftag=CADf328eec

These pro tips will help you take amazing photos with your phone, whether it's an Android or iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/take-your-best-photos-ever-on-your-iphone-with-these-pro-tips/#fta

The company improved it, but it's still a little cumbersome in ways that likely won't be changed by the time it ships. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/after-days-using-the-2025-asus-rog-flow-z13-i

Get ready for some new phones and upgraded AI. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-galaxy-s25-unpacked-event-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/#ftag=CADf328eec

TikTok users frustrated with the imminent ban are flooding Chinese apps like Lemon8 and Xiaohongshu. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/as-tiktok-ban-nears-peeved-users-flock-to-other-chi

TikTok may soon be banned in the US. Its sister app Lemon8 is a little different, but could be a great alternative. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-lemon8-a-good-replacement-for-tik