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The Plugged In Show, Episode 135: Virtual Babies and Pixar’s Lightyear
The Plugged In Team discusses a technology that may allow people to have fake, virtual children in the coming years. Then they dive into Pixar’s Lightyear.
Deleting My Instagram Was Nearly Impossible – But I Did It Anyway
Instagram doesn’t want you to delete your account, and they’ll do everything to convince you to keep it.
The Fun and Fumble of Fantasy Sports
Fantasy sports can be fun, but they can also cause us to fumble if we start investing too much time (or money) in them.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 134: Of Influencers and Dinosaurs
The Plugged In team talks with former YouTube star Andrew Armstrong and breaks down Jurassic World: Dominion.
The Never-Ending Scroll: How Social Media Keeps Us Hooked
Social media websites are designed to keep you scrolling through content so they can continue to collect and exploit data.
Facebook’s Parent Company Facing Lawsuits Galore
Concerned parents are now suing Meta for knowingly promoting a product that could impact teen mental health without proper warnings.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 133: Navigate or Avoid? How Do We Decide? Plus: Ms. Marvel
“Some families will choose to navigate this film’s content concerns, while others will simply choose to avoid it altogether.” But how do we know when to choose one path or the other?
Get Ready for Virtual Babies
A new concept is in development that will allow anyone with a VR headset to experience parenthood through virtual children.
Best Movies Streaming for Families in June 2022
Our top picks to stream as the summer kicks off!
The Plugged In Show, Episode 132: A Look at Obi-Wan Kenobi and Stranger Things 4
Is Disney+ doing right by a beloved character? Is Stranger Things becoming too dark and grim to watch?
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