Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 5, #277

An internal review at Amazon has created a wave of refunds for orders customers made years ago -- some are getting more than a thousand dollars back. https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-is-suddenly-givin

The discount chain attributed its recent sales slump partially to tariff uncertainty, but stressed that price increases are only one option. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/target-is-latest-chai

I did the math to see how much cheaper an air fryer is to run compared to a full-size oven. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/trying-to-save-energy-try-an-air-fryer-instead-of-your-big-o

At Google I/O, we head to the AI Sandbox to check out some live demos. The results are both fascinating and amusing. https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-used-gemini-to-help-me-shoot-hoops-and-pick-out-cloth

Google Beam uses an AI model that turns video calls into a lifelike 3D experience. It could be the next best thing to being there. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-beam-futuristi

The microwave has a reputation for making food fast but with little refinement. Here are five foods the microwave actually nails. https://www.cnet.com/news/think-microwaves-are-useless-here-are-5-food

Would you put your hands all over a dirty toilet seat? That's what you're effectively doing with your phone. Fortunately there are easy ways to keep it clean. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/you-aren