Theme: Things that Have or Need a Screen!

From digital displays to protective mesh and projection surfaces, today's answers are things that have or need a screen.

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  1. A handheld device used for calls, messages, and apps.
  2. Its front is dominated by a touch-sensitive display.
  3. It can take photos and connect to the internet.
  4. Most modern versions are controlled by tapping and swiping.
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P H O N E
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Modern smartphones use touchscreens as their primary interface for communication, entertainment, navigation, and other functions.
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  1. An opening often fitted with mesh to let in air while keeping insects out.
  2. It lets light and fresh air into a building.
  3. It is commonly made with panes of glass.
  4. A removable mesh covering may be fitted to its frame.
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W I N D O W
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Window screens are mesh coverings fitted over window openings to allow ventilation while helping keep insects and debris outside.
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  1. A television technology known for bright, vivid images.
  2. Its name refers to quantum-dot technology.
  3. It is designed for watching shows, movies, and other video.
  4. Its large display is usually the focal point of a living room.
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Q L E D T V
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QLED televisions use quantum-dot technology with LED backlighting to produce bright and colorful images on a flat-panel screen.
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  1. A machine that lets people select songs to play.
  2. Classic versions were common in diners and bars.
  3. Modern versions may use a digital display for choosing music.
  4. It is closely associated with coin-operated entertainment.
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J U K E B O X
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Jukeboxes are music-playing machines that allow users to select recordings; many modern versions use touchscreens or digital displays.
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  1. A portable gaming device introduced by Nintendo.
  2. It has controls beside or below its display.
  3. It became famous for games such as Tetris.
  4. Players could carry it and play almost anywhere.
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G A M E B O Y
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Nintendo's Game Boy was a hugely successful handheld video-game system built around a compact screen and physical controls.
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  1. An online video meeting viewed through a digital display.
  2. It lets people see and speak with one another remotely.
  3. A camera and microphone are commonly used during it.
  4. It became especially familiar for remote work and virtual gatherings.
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Z O O M C A L L
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A Zoom call is a video or audio meeting conducted through Zoom software, commonly viewed on a computer, tablet, or phone screen.
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  1. A place where a controlled indoor fire may be built.
  2. A protective barrier can stand in front of its opening.
  3. Its barrier helps contain sparks and embers.
  4. It is often a focal point in a living room.
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F I R E P L A C E
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Fireplace screens are protective barriers placed in front of open fireplaces to help prevent sparks and embers from entering the room.
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  1. A device that displays an enlarged image onto a surface.
  2. It is commonly used for movies, presentations, and classrooms.
  3. It sends light toward a viewing surface.
  4. A large viewing surface allows an audience to see its image.
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P R O J E C T O R
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A projector creates an enlarged image by projecting light onto a screen or other suitable surface.
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  1. A wearable device worn on the wrist.
  2. It can show notifications, apps, and fitness information.
  3. Its compact display is usually touch-sensitive.
  4. It combines traditional timekeeping with digital features.
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S M A R T W A T C H
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Smartwatches use small digital screens to display time, notifications, health information, apps, and other interactive features.

Screen Facts

📱 Pocket Displays
Modern smartphones rely on touchscreens for most navigation, typing, and app interaction.
🪟 Mesh Protection
Window screens allow airflow while helping prevent insects and debris from entering through an open window.
🎮 Handheld Gaming
Nintendo released the original Game Boy in 1989, helping popularize portable gaming.
📽️ Bigger Picture
Projectors create large images by directing light onto a projection screen or another suitable surface.