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Catch Some Shut-Eye With Our 7 Favorite Sleep Sounds
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In Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy, Go Inside the Crucible of War
Books + Comics // JUNE 17, 2021 The new book explores the fall of the Republic, the Galactic Civil War, and the conflict between the First Order and the Resistance. StarWars.com Team Centuries of peace and prosperity were shattered with the droid invasion of Naboo. The Trade Federation’s blockade of the single planet touched off […]
From Tamagotchi to Nintendogs: Why People Love Digital Pets
Electronic companions keep drawing us back—and it’s not just because they don’t have fleas.
Meet Omega: Michelle Ang on Becoming the Heart of Star Wars: The Bad Batch
There’s a lot of Michelle Ang in Omega, the newest member of Clone Force 99, on Star Wars: The Bad Batch. The actor was invited to use her native New Zealand accent, an homage to fellow Kiwi Temuera Morrison who originated the role of Jango Fett and the clone soldiers in the prequel films. But […]
This Plastic Phone Case Could Biodegrade Within 2 Years
Most plastics take hundreds of years to decompose. This one, from case maker Pivet, harnesses the power of hungry microbes.
Bad Batch Declassified: 5 Highlights from “Decommissioned”
The Bad Batch // JUNE 7, 2021 Clone Force 99 hasn’t seen the last of the Separatist clankers. Star Wars: The Bad Batch is here, chronicling the adventures of the elite squad Clone Force 99 following the end of the Clone War. In Bad Batch Declassified, we’ll explore our favorite moments from each episode of the series, available […]
How to Watch Today’s Apple WWDC Keynote
The annual event starts at 10 am Pacific with news about software updates coming to iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Here’s how to tune in.
StarWars.com Fan Spotlight: Rachel
Fans + Community // JUNE 3, 2021 Meet the creative cosplayer who takes Star Wars costumes to a whole other galaxy. StarWars.com is shining a light on those who truly give the saga its power: the fans. In the StarWars.com Fan Spotlight, we’re honored to tell their stories. Like many of us, Rachel Maksy became […]
Remote Weddings and Memorials Are Here to Stay. Be Prepared
Are you Zooming, streaming, or Skyping big life events? Here’s how to better prepare for tech glitches so you can get to the church on time.