YouTube makes it possible for parents to block YouTube Shorts on teen accounts.
https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/on-the-radar-how-teen-boys-gamble-robloxs-age-check-problems-and-tiktok-sold/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
Culture Remix: Hytale (Early Access)
February 24, 2026
The Minecraft-mimicking ‘Hytale’ feels very familiar in its early access form. But there are some pleasing tweaks in the mix.
https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/hytale-early-access/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
Movie Review: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
February 23, 2026
‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ brings back the magical Horsemen for a new abracadabra scheme. That’s not to suggest, though, that it’s magical for all.
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/now-you-see-me-now-you-dont-2025/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
TV Review: The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
February 19, 2026
‘The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin’ is DailyWire+’s most ambitious show yet—and it comes with a Christian bent. But the show itself feels pretty uneven.
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/pendragon-cycle-rise-of-the-merlin/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
SiYP- YouTube Helps Parents Block Shorts
February 18, 2026
YouTube makes it possible for parents to block YouTube Shorts on teen accounts.
https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/on-the-radar-social-media-sweet-spot-blocking-youtube-shorts-and-tea/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
Culture Remix: Leon Thomas: “Mutt”
February 17, 2026
Despite his inventive sounds, Leon Thomas crafts lyrics consumed by seeking temporary pleasure at the expense of building lasting relationships.
https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/leon-thomas-mutt/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
Movie Review: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
February 16, 2026
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2′ brings back its haunted animatronics. But this creepy pizza parlor pic is an underwritten and half-baked muddle.
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/five-nights-at-freddys-2-2025/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
Movie Review: GOAT
February 13, 2026
In ‘GOAT,’ a skinny goat gets a shot at the big leagues. He must build a winning team while trying to keep from being sat on—or eaten.
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/goat-2026/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
TV Review: Wonder Man
February 12, 2026
For a superhero show, ‘Wonder Man’ is surprisingly light on violence, but a bit heavy on swearing, sexual allusions and meta-Hollywood references.
https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/wonder-man/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
SiYP: Smartphones and Depression
February 11, 2026
A study published in Pediatrics found that 12-year-olds who own smartphones are at a higher risk for depression.
https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
Culture Remix: Routine
February 10, 2026
The challenges found in ‘Routine’ aren’t very routine at all. But this escape room-like game is definitely not for everyone.
https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/routine/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
Movie Review: Nuremberg
February 9, 2026
‘Nuremberg’ transports moviegoers back to difficult historical truths—but with deeper thoughts on the reality of evil.
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/nuremberg-2025/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
Movie Review: Solo Mio
February 6, 2026
‘Solo Mio’ keeps its heart warm and its nose (mostly) clean. And it reminds us that disappointment can lead to unexpected joy.
https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/solo-mio-2026/.
https://sf.fotf.com/paz9a4
