Fan art has been part of the Star Wars story for decades. It’s how many, no matter where they’re from or when they discovered Star Wars, express their love of the saga. And in celebration of Star Wars Day, Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company are honoring the tradition of Star Wars fan art with something of a digital exhibit […]
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From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Darth Vader Returns in an Excerpt from The Fiction Collection

Darth Vader has no patience for posturing. He has no interest in baseless threats to Imperial rule. And he certainly has no fascination with training exercises. In an excerpt from the short story “Orientation” by John Jackson Miller — part of the new Star Wars Insider Fiction Collection compilation featuring Legends tales and modern lore — […]
Want to Start a Podcast or Livestream? Here’s the Gear You Need

Now is the time to create your own content. These tools can help you get great audio and video quality from the start.
Microsoft dumps Calibri for one of these newfangled typefaces

A bold new default font era is set to begin. The company has commissioned five custom fonts and encouraged those so inclined to pick their favorite.
Google Fixes Two Annoying Quirks in Its Voice Assistant

The AI just got a useful boost in understanding natural human speech.
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Timothy Zahn Talks 30 Years of Thrawn

Books + Comics // APRIL 26, 2021 Read an exclusive excerpt from an interview with the author and creator of the cunning Grand Admiral. In May of 1991, Timothy Zahn’s novel Star Wars: Heir to the Empire premiered at the top of The New York Times bestseller list. Set five years after Star Wars: Return […]
Public preview Monday for Microsoft Viva Learning

The learning module brings together content, resources and insights from the company and its partners to encourage and share training, Microsoft said.
Signal’s Founder Hacked a Notorious Phone-Cracking Device


Plus: App Store scams, an anti-surveillance bill, and more of the week’s top security news.