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Tech Trends: 2023 in Review – 7 Great Things Technology Did This Year
AI dominated the tech world and social media was a mess. But 2023’s technological innovations helped make the world a better a place.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 214: Our Favorite Reviews of 2023. Plus, CoComelon Lane
Instead of grousing about what we didn’t like about entertainment, we’ll talk about what we did. And some of our favorites might surprise you.

Pop Culture’s Top 10 Movers and Shakers (2023 Edition)
Who does Plugged In feel made the biggest impact on entertainment, technology and culture in the past year?

Movie Tuesday: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Looks Weak in Win
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom looked a little lost itself this weekend. But that didn’t stop it from finding first place.

Just in Time for Christmas, Here Are Seven Movies About the Birth of Christ
Let’s take a look at seven movies, shows and specials about the original Christmas story that offer a little something for everyone.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 213: Christmas Classics, Plus: The Boys in the Boat
It’s ever so close to Christmas. That likely means picking up last-minute gifts, getting family-favorite recipes in the oven and … movies

Top Television 2023: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
While the TV landscape can look a little discouraging, Plugged In still uncovered some gems for just about every age group.

Movie Monday: ‘Wonka’ Opens to Sweet Debut
Wonka, an origin story for Roald Dahl’s legendary candy maker, climbed into the box office’s glass elevator and shot all the way to No. 1.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 212: ‘Wonka’ and the Worldview of Roald Dahl. Plus ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’
With the release of Wonka, the Plugged In team thought it’d be a perfect opportunity to have a big, friendly talk about the new movie and Roald Dahl’s complicated legacy.

Gobble-Worthy Books 2023: Plugged In’s Yearly Picks
Reading books? Do people still do that? Yup, they do! And here’s a selection of page-turners from the collected books that Plugged In reviewed in 2023.
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