Technologies

I’m a Frequent Traveler, and I’m Grabbing This Baseus Portable Power Bank While It’s 30% Off for Memorial Day

It has 45 watts of power, fits in the palm of your hand and is discounted to just $28.

Whether it’s summer road trips or a longer vacation, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as when your phone runs low on battery on the go. And if you’re like me, the coming months will bring a lot of on-the-go time. I’ve purchased numerous power banks over the years, and I’m about to buy another. Thanks to some excellent Memorial Day savings, the Baseus Picogo three-output portable charger is down to $28, a $12 savings on the regular $40 price. To get the discount, clip the Amazon on-page coupon code 7MPTB3RR.

While having any kind of portable power bank is handy, the Baseus Picogo has a few features that make it extra appealing. It has a 45-watt output, which charges devices rapidly. (An iPhone 15 Pro can go from nothing to 57% in just 30 minutes.) When fully charged, the bank provides enough power to charge two cellphones to nearly 100% without requiring a recharge.

It also takes only about two hours to recharge to full battery, which is perfect for that mid-afternoon power nap in your hotel room before you head out for more adventures. The device is also available in three colors (white, gray and black) and is basically palm-sized (3.47 inches by 2.35 inches by 1.06 inches).

One of the features I really appreciate is that the power bank can charge up to three devices simultaneously, including earbuds. And because it’s compatible with both Apple and Android devices, you can charge your friend’s phone at the same time as yours. It also has a built-in USB-C cable to recharge the power bank without the need for an additional cable. I’m also a fan of the LED digital display that shows the remaining battery power.

Why this deal matters

Baseus is a trusted brand here at CNET, and the two-port version of this model is the best dual-port charger for iPhone. Even at $40, this portable power bank is worth considering, but with a 30% discount, it’s a great time to snap one up and add it to your travel arsenal.

Technologies

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 20, #574

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 20 No. 574.

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 included A’s, B’s and C’s as clues, which made the grid look kind of funny. 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.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

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: Golden State sports.

Green group hint: Beantown teams.

Blue group hint: Do you believe in miracles?

Purple group hint: Keep running.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: California baseball teams.

Green group: Shortened nicknames for Boston teams.

Blue group: Associated with the Miracle on Ice.

Purple group: World marathon majors.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is California baseball teams. The four answers are A’s, Angels, Giants and Padres.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is shortened nicknames for Boston teams. The four answers are B’s, C’s, Pats and Sox.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is associated with the Miracle on Ice. The four answers are 1980, Brooks, hockey and Lake Placid.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is world marathon majors. The four answers are Berlin, Boston, Chicago and Tokyo.

Technologies

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, April 20

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 20

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I found this puzzle a nice, easy one, Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: All-caps reply to a spammy political text
Answer: STOP

5A clue: Number of seasons that «Seinfeld» and «The Office» each ran
Answer: NINE

6A clue: Wild party, informally
Answer: RAGER

7A clue: Swedish furniture giant
Answer: IKEA

8A clue: Long-lasting salon treatment
Answer: PERM

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Chinese zodiac animal
Answer: SNAKE

2D clue: Chinese zodiac animal
Answer: TIGER

3D clue: Hour following midnight
Answer: ONEAM

4D clue: The «p» of m.p.h.
Answer: PER

6D clue: Tombstone letters
Answer: RIP

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Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 20, #1766

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for April 20, No. 1,766.

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Wordle puzzle has a couple of rare letters in it. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.