Andor is a decidedly new take on Star Wars, and the same can be said of its music. Nicholas Britell, an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning composer whose previous work includes the TV series Succession (2018-present), Moonlight (2016), and the The Big Short (2015), has created a score that’s less space-swashbuckling, more space-spy, for the story […]
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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 […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Bails on Starlink Funding for Ukraine
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The $1 Billion Alex Jones Effect
The Infowars host now knows the cost of “free speech”—but does the landmark judgment signal a crackdown on disinformation?
How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging
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Inside the Lucasfilm Archive: A Brewing Rebellion in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Limited Series
Through the props and costumes of Star Wars, we find a tangible link to connect with the characters from a galaxy far, far away and the stories they inhabit. Inside the Lucasfilm Archive, take a closer look at these artifacts and the stories behind their design. Nods to previous Star Wars storytelling are scattered throughout the props […]
Forcing WhatsApp and iMessage to Work Together Is Doomed to Fail
Europe’s Digital Markets Act requires interoperability between popular messaging apps. But experts warn encryption could be compromised.
Signal’s Cryptocurrency Feature Has Gone Worldwide
A beta “payments” feature now lets users of the popular encrypted messaging app send MobileCoin around the globe.
How to Use Wi-Fi Calling on Your Smartphone
Are you struggling to get a signal in your home or office? Switch to Wi-Fi calling for clearer chats.
Facebook Reaches for More Realistic VR With Haptic Gloves
The company has unveiled a new prototype wearable that mimics the feeling of handling real objects in the virtual world.