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Memorial Day Deal: Act Fast to Snag Two 20W Anker Chargers for Just $7 Each

If you are a Prime member, you can score 26% off this pack of two 20W fast Anker chargers, but this deal won’t be here for long.

You can never have too many chargers around the house, so why not grab a two-pack while it’s on sale? Right now, Prime members can enjoy a 26% discount on a pair of Anker cables and power adapters, as part of Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. The discount lets you grab them for just $7 each, for a total of $14, but only if you are quick.

Just note this deal is only around for a limited time since the holiday weekend is coming to an end in a few hours. Additionally, the price has already jumped up from the $10 deal we saw last week. You might want to act fast if you don’t want to miss out on these savings.

Getting just a single charger and cable at this price would be a decent deal, so getting two is impressive. Each charger has a 20-watt USB-C port, which is enough to quickly charge the latest iPhones or Android devices. A legacy USB-A port is also included, which means you can charge more than one device at a time. Even with all this, the chargers are compact, so taking them with you on the go won’t be a problem.

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The two USB-C cables included in this set are 5 feet long, which means you won’t have to stick to the outlet while your phone is charging. Looking for more tech deals? CNET has found excellent Memorial Day discounts on laptops and TVs, as well as products from brands such as Apple and Anker for some incredible savings on the best tech products. And bargain hunters should also take a look at our picks for the best deals under $25.

Why this deal matters

Pricey tech products like TVs and laptops aren’t the only things you’ll find on sale for Memorial Day. It’s also a great opportunity to grab some essentials for around the house. These 20W Anker chargers are great for tons of different devices, and they’re a steal at just $7 apiece.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Dec. 17

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 17.

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? Read on. 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.

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

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Nod (off)
Answer: DOZE

5A clue: Naval submarine in W.W. II
Answer: UBOAT

7A clue: Tricky thing to do on a busy highway
Answer: MERGE

8A clue: Heat-resistant glassware for cooking
Answer: PYREX

9A clue: Put into groups
Answer: SORT

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Break up with
Answer: DUMP

2D clue: Falls in line, so to speak
Answer: OBEYS

3D clue: Legendary vigilante who cuts a «Z» with his sword
Answer: ZORRO

4D clue: Rarin’ to go
Answer: EAGER

6D clue: Common reminder for an upcoming appointment
Answer: TEXT

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You Can Watch an Exclusive Avatar: Fire and Ash Scene on TikTok Right Now

Disney and TikTok partner on an immersive content hub for James Cameron’s latest movie about the alien Na’vi.

If you’re not quite ready to head to the theater to watch Avatar: Fire and Ash, an exclusive scene preview might sell you on the visual spectacle. As part of a new collaboration with the social media giant, Disney is posting snippets of its new movie to its TikTok account.

This scene isn’t part of any trailer and won’t be posted to other social media accounts, making TikTok the only place you can view it — unless you buy a movie ticket. A first look at the new movie’s scenes isn’t the only Avatar-related bonus on the social media platform right now, either. TikTok has partnered with the house of mouse to bring an entire «immersive content hub» to the app.

A special section of TikTok includes quizzes and educational videos that explore the alien world of Pandora shown off in the movies. On TikTok, you can take a personality quiz to find out what Na’vi clan you most closely align with and unlock a special profile picture border to use on your account.

Science and fiction blend together with a series of videos from real doctors who explain the basis for some of Avatar’s world-building. If you want to learn about exoplanets or how realistic the anatomy of the movie’s alien animals is, these videos will feed your brain while still providing entertainment value.

Perhaps the most enticing part of Disney’s latest social media collaboration is the opportunity for fans to win prizes and trips. TikTok creators who make edits with the #TikTokAvatarContest hashtag are entered into a competition to win Avatar merchandise. The biggest winners will be able to take a trip to visual effects studio Wētā Workshop in New Zealand or visit Avatar director James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment Studio in Los Angeles.

Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third installment in director Cameron’s cinematic passion project. While the first Avatar movie was released in 2009, Cameron didn’t release another entry in the franchise until 2022. In total, there is a five-movie arc planned for the indigo alien Na’vi on the moon of Pandora.

The Avatar movies are known for pushing the boundaries of CGI visual effects in cinema. They are also historically big winners at the box office: the original Avatar is the highest-grossing film of all time, earning $2.9 billion across its theatrical releases. Its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, is the third-highest-grossing film of all time, trailing Avengers: Endgame. You can stream those movies on Disney Plus.

It remains to be seen whether Avatar: Fire and Ash will financially live up to its predecessors. The film currently has mixed reviews from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.