This October, the greatest bounty in the galaxy will be books: Star Wars Reads, a month-long celebration of reading and Star Wars, is back! Celebrating its 10th year, Star Wars Reads blasts off on October 1 with special events and offers throughout the month. For everyone from the youngest Padawans to the wisest Jedi Masters, there will be […]
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Lights, camera, action! These affordable, colorful light bars react to onscreen activity or music.
Apple’s New iPad Is More Than Good Enough for Most
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Amazon’s Astro Is a Robot Without a Cause
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A Tremor Ripples Through the Force in The Odyssey of Star Wars – Excerpt
For more than 40 years, Star Wars has been passed down from generation to generation, a modern myth that explores powerful themes of good versus evil, familial ties, and the presence of the Force. And just as creator George Lucas took inspiration from ancient archetypes, author Jack Mitchell has woven his own retelling of Luke […]
How to Use the Focus Feature on iOS 15—and Get More Done
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From Afghanistan to cyberattacks, Frank Herbert’s novel anticipated and shaped warfare as we know it.
Pantera Pico offers incredible power in a tiny footprint
Looking for a tiny form factor PC that doesn’t perform like a miniature? Jack Wallen believes the Pantera Pico is just what you want.