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Tech Trends: AI Pros and Cons
AI is taking over … topics of conversation, that is. We lay out some of the pros and cons of the technology.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 188: A Conversation with Jim Caviezel and Jordan Harmon. Plus, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’
Adam Holz interviews Jim Caviezel and Angel Studios’ co-owner Jordan Harmon about Sound of Freedom. Then we turn our attention to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

History in the (Movie) Making – Eight Movies that Are Based in American History
We’ve compiled 8 films that just may spark an interest in further learning and studying about some important moments in American history.

Don’t Believe Everything That Chatbot Tells You
It seems that even as chatbots learn more about what we like, they still can’t quite predict what we want to hear.

Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man’ Crawls Back to No. 1
For the second time in four weeks, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won the weekend’s box-office crown—this time spinning past two old rivals and one raunchy newcomer.

These Five Books Tell Us About the Power—and Perils—of Technology
How can parents teach their kids to use technology responsibly in an ever-changing digital age? These 5 books offer some insight.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 187: Our Romance with AI. Plus, ‘Elemental’
Artificial intelligence? What about artificial infatuation?

How to Foster a Screen-less Summer
If you’re looking to get your kids off their devices this summer, check out our list of screen-free activities they can try.

Movie Monday: ‘The Flash’ Finishes First, Still Falls Flat
When is a win not a win? When you’re a mega-franchise superhero movie that earns just $55.1 million.

Seven Great Dads from the Movies
Father’s Day is once more upon us. And if we pause from our busy schedules to acknowledge it, we think about the dads in our own lives.
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