There are many different methods that companies use to recycle those plastic water bottles you toss in the blue bin. One of those ways is called chemical recycling.

But one company that was doing chemical recycling in central Ohio, is both using heat -- and taking heat and is now suspending operations.

In the new Toy Story 5 movie, it’s a battle for play time between beloved toys Woody, Buzz and the gang – and a tablet named Lily Pad.

It’s a dilemma that’s playing out in real life, and that got us wondering about tech, animation, and pop culture.

Apple promised in 2024 we would have AI-operated Siri. Two years later, they are finally delivering: not only new AI features, but also compensation for some customers who were told their new iPhones would have those features.

We're discussing these topics during this week's Tech Tuesday.

Guests:

• Doug Swift, assistant professor, Denison University/reporter, The Reporting Project
• Tiffany Knoell, associate teaching professor, Department of Popular Culture, Bowling Green State University
• Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

(photo: Keith Srakocic/AP)