The new Star Wars droids stamps are almost here! Announced earlier this year and going on sale this Star Wars Day, May the 4th, the set of 10 stamps from the United States Postal Service commemorates some of the most popular droids from all of Star Wars, from the iconic duo of C-3PO and R2-D2, to newer […]
Myanmar’s Internet Shutdown Is an Act of ‘Vast Self-Harm’
On Friday the military junta shut off connectivity across the country. There’s no sign of when it will return.
How the Suez Canal Fiasco Could Change Global Shipping
This week we discuss the Ever Given incident and its lasting implications for the shipping industry. Also, we pick our favorite boat memes.
Yum Num: Ewok Sushi
Recipes // MARCH 23, 2021 Learn an easy recipe inspired by the galaxy’s greatest furry companions. It’s time to celebrate Ewoks! The furry friends from the forest moon of Endor are tiny but tough and sometimes worship a golden god. While their allegiance may be misdirected, they are steadfast allies always willing to lend a […]
Facebook’s New Wearable Gestures Toward Computing’s Future
This week we discuss Facebook’s wrist-worn concept and what it says about the company’s plan for new human-computer interactions.
Get Ready for the LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Madness Tournament!
Events // MARCH 18, 2021 Vote for your favorite heroes and villains of a galaxy far, far away. StarWars.com Team Who’s the greatest LEGO Star Wars minifigure? You can help decide! The LEGO Star Wars 2021 Minifigure Madness Tournament kicks off Friday, March 19, on @LEGO_Group’s Twitter page, where you can vote for your favorite heroes […]
10 Fantastic Finn Quotes
FN-2187. Finn. General. No matter what you call him, Finn is a hero. While the former First Order stormtrooper never intended to be a leader, much less a member of the Resistance, the friends he makes on his journey show him there’s so much worth fighting for. Throughout the sequel trilogy, Finn is adept at […]
Get Your Vines on This DIY Drengir Planter
Creativity // MARCH 16, 2021 Make an easy craft inspired by the monstrous creatures of Star Wars: The High Republic! The High Republic is a period of prosperity. But in the dark corners of the Republic, something sinister is creeping in the shadows…the Drengir! These plant-like predators want little more than to sink their teeth […]
A Bird-Feed Seller Beat a Chess Master. Then It Got Ugly
Twitch and YouTube chess star Levy Rozman has faced over a week of sustained harassment after calling out an alleged cheater.