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In ‘Toy Story 5,’ Tech ‘Invades’ Playtime. It Also Threatens Human Connection.
In one of the opening scenes of “Toy Story 5,” Jessie — a cowgirl doll — tries to find out why the twins who live across the street never want to play with her owner Bonnie. What she finds, when she peers through the window of the neighbor’s home, is the two young children on []
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The 74
· Jul 7, 2026
How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate
How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate
Interaksyon
· Jun 22, 2026
Review: How ‘Toy Story 5’ mirrors kids’ screen time reality
Tech takes over? A neighborhood once filled with children’s noise and giggling now echoes with the blips and dings of screens. This is what Jessie and the gang aim to bring back, the joy of playtime, in the latest Pixar movie, “Toy Story 5,” which was released on June 17 in local cinemas. The animated [] The post Review: How ‘Toy Story 5’ mirrors kids’ screen time reality appeared first on Interaksyon.
Polygon
· Jun 22, 2026
Toy Story 5’s haters are wrong about its anti-tech message
Toy Story 5's message of toys vs. tech isn't as simplistic or preachy as the trailers have made it seem
The Daily Wire
· Jul 1, 2026
What ‘Toy Story 5’ Should Have Told Parents About Screens
This article is part of Upstream, The Daily Wire’s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories — from our featured writers to you. *** “Toy Story 5” has struck a nerve. Since its release on June 19, it has become the highest-grossing “Toy Story” movie ever and pulled in the second-highest ...
Toronto Sun
· Jul 11, 2026
SALTZMAN: Summer tech for work and play
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· Jul 11, 2026
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Related coverage for "In ‘Toy Story 5,’ Tech ‘Invades’ Playtime. It Also Threatens Human Connection.": The 74 — How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate. Interaksyon — Review: How ‘Toy Story 5’ mirrors kids’ screen time reality. Polygon — Toy Story 5’s haters are wrong about its anti-tech message. The Daily Wire — What ‘Toy Story 5’ Should Have Told Parents About Screens. Toronto Sun — SALTZMAN: Summer tech for work and play. Mashable — NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 11, 2026