Although the “Pizza Planet” delivery truck is probably the most widely used Pixar Easter egg, there are other numerous Easter eggs that eagle-eyed fans have spotted that link different Pixar films together. Examples include the recurrence of identical trailers, a toy ball with a red star on it known as the “Luxo” ball, and, of course, numerous hidden references to other films (like the Toy Story toys appearing as props in the background of other Pixar films).
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September 15, 2022
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Although the “Pizza Planet” delivery truck is probably the most widely used Pixar Easter egg, there are other numerous Easter eggs that eagle-eyed fans have spotted that link different Pixar films together. Examples include the recurrence of identical trailers, a toy ball with a red star on it known as the “Luxo” ball, and, of course, numerous hidden references to other films (like the Toy Story toys appearing as props in the background of other Pixar films).
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The iPhone lock screen was revamped with the release of iOS 16. It now has a cool depth effect that allows parts of photos to overlap the clock, but it’s a little finnicky. We’ll help you get it working. Read More »
Chances are, if you’re aware of 1MORE as a brand, it’s because of the company’s in-ear headphones, but that might be about to change. The 1MORE SonoFlow is the company’s first wireless over-ear headphone with noise canceling, packing in more than a few handy features for good measure. Read More »
We all understand the Machiavellian utility of Twitter and social media in general, and many have to be on there for work. But it’s also a place that feels like a bathroom stall on a fiery barge about to ram into another fiery barge. Either way. Read More »
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The regular updates your PC gets might seem annoying occasionally, but they’re critical to keep your PC safe online. Case in point: Microsoft has released a patch for a zero-day vulnerability affecting all Windows computers. Read More »
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Installing smart home gear can be challenging if you don’t own your home. An inexpensive no-drill doorbell mount makes it trivial to use a smart video doorbell without making altering anything and risking your deposit. Read More »
Windows 11 reintroduced widgets, which are now accessible with a dedicated button on the taskbar. They aren’t all that useful right now, but Microsoft has a few improvements in the works, including a change to the widget panel’s appearance. Read More »
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