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With AI, ‘Reality Television’ May Become Even More Unreal
Netflix has its share of salacious, scandalous true-crime documentaries. But one such doc may be sparking a scandal of its own.
Movie Monday: ‘Civil War’ Holds Off ‘Abigail’
They gave it a shot. But a trio of newcomers couldn’t take down Civil War.
On the Radar: ‘Shrimp Jesus’, Parental Controls and Misogynistic YouTube Content
Who is Shrimp Jesus? Why aren’t parents using parental controls? And how is YouTube feeding boys misogynistic content?
Episode 230: Let’s Talk About Technology! Plus, a Conversation with For King & Country
In this episode, we try to offer some pragmatic help to moms and dads looking to tame their family’s technology habits.
How An AI-Edited Film Speaks to a Bigger Concern
Imagine this scenario: you’re a movie producer, hoping to get your film into the hands of as many people as possible. But when the MPA
Movie Monday: ‘Civil War’ Wins Box-Office Battle
It wasn’t exactly a rout. But newcomer Civil War did claim the theatrical high ground and plant its flag on the box-office hilltop this weekend.
On the Radar: The Correlation Between Sleep and Exercise, Meta Responds to Sextortionists, and What Is ‘Oatzempic’?
Screens aren’t the only thing preventing your teen from getting a good night’s sleep. Plus, Meta is finally responding to sextortion on its platforms, and “oatzempic” is trending on TikTok.
Episode 229: Why Popular YouTubers Are Retiring. Plus, ‘Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth’
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 229 For a lot of folks, becoming a YouTube celebrity is something of a dream. Funny thing, though:
Kids Just Wanna … Turn Off?
About 40% of teens worry that they should probably cut back on their social media time.
Movie Monday: ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Has Another Monster Weekend
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire climbed to the top of the box office for the second straight weekend, bashing and smashing its way to another $31.7 million in North America.
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