Children are growing less likely to read for fun. A new study shows e-cigarettes likely cause cancer. And what makes someone an “NPC”?
There’s a whole lot of spirituality in Avatar: The Last Airbender. We can’t cover it all, but here’s a primer for the series.
A German court holds Google responsible for false statements made by its AI summaries. The UK announces an under-16 social media ban. The majority of teens on Snapchat see unwanted content.
A parent’s faith impacts the religiosity of their children. AI may be masking America’s lack of literacy. Netflix introduces a kid-centric app for games.
DuckDuckGo grows by offering an AI-free alternative. Meta implements its new teen account settings globally. AI biases prevent full faith dialogues.
What is K-Pop? It’s an abbreviation for the catch-all of “Korean popular music.” Yet that label now encompasses more than its original ideas.
The Senate calls tech CEOs to testify. Roblox pays Nevada $12 million. Most gamers refuse to buy full-price video games.
Thousands of schools were affected by a cyberattack on Canvas. AI toys continue to flood the market. “Stressful” becomes America’s describer for 2026.
The parental concerns of yesteryear are faded in today’s light, surpassed by a unified fear of screen time. Why is that?
Online prediction markets move to block underage users. A new study shows that AI models that consider user feelings get facts wrong.
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>
