Google says its voice assistant is getting more conversational, and that face unlocking is ready to replace wake words. But don’t hold your breath.
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Clones at 20 | 4 Ways Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Helped Change Filmmaking
The middle chapter of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, arrived May 16, 2002. To celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary, StarWars.com presents Clones at 20, a special series of interviews, editorials, and more. For a century, the technology of filmmaking remained largely the same. Cameras photographed images on physical rolls of film (as did the microphones for […]
Clones at 20 | R.A. Salvatore on Adapting Episode II
The middle chapter of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, arrived May 16, 2002. To celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary, StarWars.com presents Clones at 20, a special series of interviews, editorials, and more. R.A. Salvatore — who prefers to be called Bob — has been an established fantasy writer for over three […]
How I Use Targeted Ads as My Personal Shopping Assistant
If countless companies are going to benefit from tracking my internet activity, why shouldn’t I?
Amazon’s Alexa-Powered Wireless Earbuds Are Just $50 Right Now
The second-gen Echo Buds offer great sound, battery life, and seamless integration with the company’s voice assistant.
Remembering Industrial Light & Magic Innovator Robert Blalack
One of the seminal figures in the establishment of Industrial Light & Magic, Robert Blalack passed away on February 2 at the age of 73. Everyone at Lucasfilm mourns his passing, and joins the industry in celebrating his contributions to the craft of visual effects and filmmaking. Our hearts go out to Mr. Blalack’s family […]
How to Stop Those Annoying Siri Notifications on AirPods
Tired of Apple’s voice assistant interrupting your jam sessions? Turn off the feature in a few simple steps.
From Kenner to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Most Star Wars fans have dreamed of flying an X-wing. When Brian Volk-Weiss was five years old, however, he was a little more serious about it. “I was young enough when I saw Star Wars that I really didn’t understand what a movie is,” he tells StarWars.com. “And I didn’t know the word ‘documentary,’ but […]
What’s new for IT pros in the next Windows 10 update
The first update to Windows 10 since the arrival of Windows 11 makes it clear that Windows 10 will fall behind.
Meet 6 New Characters from the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Experience
Disney Parks // NOVEMBER 17, 2021 The captain and some crew have been revealed in new concept art released ahead of next year’s launch. If you happen to wander into Oga’s Cantina, the local watering hole at Black Spire Outpost inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and you know how to read Aurebesh, a help wanted […]