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How Denmark’s Welfare State Became a Surveillance Nightmare
Once praised for its generous social safety net, the country now collects troves of data on welfare claimants.
Apple Kills Its Plan to Scan Your Photos for CSAM. Here’s What’s Next
The company plans to expand its Communication Safety features, which aim to disrupt the sharing of child sexual abuse material at the source.
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Star Wars: The High Republic: Starlight Stories – Exclusive Excerpt
They first appeared on the pages of Star Wars Insider, short stories from Starlight Beacon that added to the books and comics that arrived as part of Phase I of the Star Wars: The High Republic initiative. Now with Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic unfolding in books and comics, those short stories have been collected […]
Dressing the Galaxy: Designer Michael Wilkinson Defines the Look of Andor‘s Costumes
Syril Karn’s pristine Pre-Mor uniform — complete with “pockets, piping, and some light tailoring” — is more than a hint at the character’s fussy nature and desire for the kind of order promised by the Empire. It’s also one of costume designer Michael Wilkinson’s favorite scenes in the series’ premiere episode, “Kassa.” “I love that […]
Volvo EX90: The Biggest Problem for the New EV Flagship is Polestar
The EX90 ushers in a new era of lidar-driven safety tech for Volvo. But if it’s nearly the same as the Polestar 3 underneath, how can the brand stand out?
Andor Analyzed: 7 Highlights from Episode 12, “Rix Road”
The rebellion has begun! Andor is now streaming on Disney+, following the fan-favorite rebel in a tale set five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and we’re watching. Join StarWars.com every week for Andor Analyzed, in which we list the best moments from each episode. Spoiler warning: This article contains story details and plot points from the […]
Saga Chronicles: Lucasfilm’s Mike Blanchard on the Digital Innovation Behind Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
Some of the greatest Star Wars stories are those from behind the scenes. In Saga Chronicles, Lucasfilm’s Lucas Seastrom tells those tales. Star Wars: Attack of the Clones was the first major blockbuster movie shot entirely in a digital format. Over five years in active development, Lucasfilm partnered with Sony and Panavision to create a prototype digital […]
A New EU Law Would Force iPhones to Adopt USB-C Charging
Plus: Ebike battery safety is under renewed scrutiny, Amazon kills off the kid-friendly Glow speaker, Apple weathers accusations of anti-union activities.
A Mysterious Mission Begins in The High Republic: Convergence – Exclusive Excerpt
The galaxy is changing. Generations before the first stories of Star Wars: The High Republic, the Jedi Order and the Republic enjoy a prosperous time of exploration and discovery. But new threats are emerging. In the upcoming novel, Convergence, by Zoraida Córdova, the close orbiting planets of Eiram and E’ronoh have spiraled into war, with both worlds suffering from […]