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Saturday, March 20

Great week for acronyms in technology. NFT. VR. OLED.

Sometimes, unless you're a total lover of tech, it makes you want to scratch your head and go "WTH."

There's probably no topic better at causing confusion than the NFT, short for non-fungible token. Frankly, there are times when I hear the word "blockchain" and feel my head start to spin.

So what is a non-fungible token? And what does it have to do with blockchains? We've got some of those answers.

What else happened in Tech?

• These are Sony's new virtual reality controllers. They will launch with the next version of PlayStation VR planned for its PS5 video game console.

• Instagram for kids? Facebook is exploring the possibility of introducing a version of its popular social media app for children under 13.

• In the market for a LG OLED TV? Turns out the 2021 models look better than ever.

• Your iPhone storage full? Here are three ways to free up some more space.

Game break

March 20 marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" for the Nintendo Switch. As quarantining due to the COVID pandemic ramped up, the charming adventure provided players with a sanctuary away from hand sanitizers and masks. If you need more games that soothe your souls, try one of these nine gems. Meanwhile, the hit multiplayer game "Among Us" has a new map.

This week on Talking Tech

On Talking Tech this week, we talk about making broadband more affordable, new tools to help you find a location to get your COVID vaccine, and Netflix's plans to get us to stop sharing our passwords.

Follow Brett Molina on Twitter: @brettmolina23.

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