BB-8 is getting a vacation from saving the galaxy and is here to charge your devices in the car

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With The Last Jedi finally here, there’s no better way to celebrate than tricking your car out with a handy BB-8 car charger.
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AI in 2017 can’t nearly match the smarts of ‘Star Wars’ droids — it barely understands us

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At the Star Wars: The Last Jedi Hollywood premiere this week, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke sat down cross-legged on the red carpet to speak with BB-8, an intelligent robotic character from the Star Wars galaxy. He looked intently at the robot and pointed his finger as he spoke, as if in animated conversation with the famous space droid.

This was, of course, a light mockery of modern robots. Machines — while capable of extremely impressive automated feats — lack true intellectual and emotional development. Still, in the past year, we were inundated with reports of artificial intelligence seeping into our homes and cars. But while smarter machines may have entered our lives in 2017, humanity’s AI is still in its elementary stages. Read more…

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BB-8 bows to Princes William and Harry, and all they did was laugh at him

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BB-8, well-mannered, respectful astromech droid, knows the protocol of a royal greeting when such an occasion arises.

Pity two certain princes didn’t play ball.

At the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday night, Princes Harry and William were in attendance as the event was hosted in aid of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Prince William and Prince Harry arrive at the Star Wars Last Jedi premiere #starwars pic.twitter.com/MR5ATjCmvS

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The weirdest, funniest, and ugliest ornaments for your office White Elephant exchange

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Rule the Dark Side with these Star Wars lamps that are on super sale

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Star Wars may take place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but the latest film comes out a short time from now in our galaxy – specifically December 15th. And unlike last year’s Rogue One spinoff, The Last Jedi is part of the primary Star Wars series. That’s right, BB-8, Kylo Ren, and all of your favorite sequel trilogy characters are back for another rollicking adventure, and you can jump in on the excitement with these Star Wars 3D Mega Lamps. 

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Rule the Dark Side with these Star Wars lamps that are on super sale

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Star Wars may take place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but the latest film comes out a short time from now in our galaxy – specifically December 15th. And unlike last year’s Rogue One spinoff, The Last Jedi is part of the primary Star Wars series. That’s right, BB-8, Kylo Ren, and all of your favorite sequel trilogy characters are back for another rollicking adventure, and you can jump in on the excitement with these Star Wars 3D Mega Lamps. 

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Ridiculous Star Wars holiday decor will make your house the best on the block

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Star Wars fans don’t get days off, not even for the holidays. 

While the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special was a bust, Star Wars and holidays still go together, and there’s simply nothing better than getting to infuse your favorite epic space opera franchise with a bit of festive fun. 

Check out our list of Star Wars holiday decor, and may the Happy Holidays be with you.

Outdoor droids

Light-up reindeer are so last lightyear. These familiar characters as lawn ornaments are sure to blast your yard with holiday cheer — and make neighbors jealous. Read more…

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Laura Dern and BB-8 from Star Wars have become BFFs and we’re not worthy

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We all agree that Laura Dern is a national treasure that should be protected at all costs. 

But what happens when the legendary actress in our universe meets a legendary (and incredibly cute) creature from the Star Wars universe — the spherical, rolling droid BB-8?

Well, watch it yourself. It might be the purest, most adorable thing you’ll see today.

Dern — kneeling, with a soft-spoken voice — scratches BB-8’s belly as it emits sounds of approval and satisfaction.  

“Do you like that? How cute! You’re so cute! You’re the best,” Dern says in the sweetest way possible.  Read more…

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