Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 21, #680

The midseason update adds a new strategist to the roster and brings an experimental autobattler mode to Rivals, which has been losing steam since launch, more so in season 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech

A culinary expert breaks down the do's and don'ts of preparing frozen meat, ensuring both safety and flavor. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-forget-to-thaw-your-frozen-meat-for-memorial-day-weekend-g

A Samsung schedule for devices that will be updated to One UI 7 has been spotted online. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/not-so-far-far-away-nearly-all-galaxy-phones-updating-to-one-ui-7-in-june/#fta

The Asus Zenbook A14 is just 2.4 pounds, compared to the 2.7 pound 13-inch MacBook Air, and it offers 24-hour battery life. And oh yeah, it's on sale for Memorial Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/memor

As an iPhone owner, I'm getting daily value out of these Apple Intelligence features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-gemini-may-be-outpacing-apple-but-i-use-these-6-apple-intel

It's win or bust for Simone Inzaghi's men in the last game of the Italian season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/serie-a-italian-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-como-vs-inter-milan-fro

Here's why some habits, such as increased exercise, can decrease your risk of colon cancer. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/colon-cancer-explained-what-you-can-do-to-identify-and-prevent-it/#ftag=