Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 13 #528

Not all USB-C cables or ports are the same. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/what-is-usb-c-and-what-do-all-those-numbers-mean/#ftag=CADf328eec

Dietitians share their advice on how to reduce all of those intrusive food thoughts. https://www.cnet.com/health/how-to-fight-food-noise-if-its-taking-over-your-life-both-irl-and-online/#ftag=CADf328e

In a new personal essay, Mustafa Suleyman explains why we should avoid striving for "seemingly conscious AI." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-isnt-human-and-we-need-to-stop-treating

Commentary: Thank you, Jimmy Fallon, for making this week's Google Pixel 10 event actually enjoyable to watch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-star-of-made-by-google-wasnt-the-pixel-10-it-was-jim

Blue Apron's changes are making even me rethink how to fit them into my weekly prep. https://www.cnet.com/health/nearly-half-of-us-adults-dont-want-expensive-meal-kit-subscriptions-our-top-pick-just-k

Don't let anyone fool you. That eggplant emoji is not talking about vegetables. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-to-decipher-each-emoji-and-the-most-popular-emoji-now/#ftag=CA

Apple's AirTag smart tracker might finally be getting a much-needed update. Plus, here's what we know about a possible release date. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-airtag-2-rumors-new-features