Tag: Star wars
Google admits AI gaffe ‘was unacceptable’, EA cancels upcoming Star Wars game
Google admits the AI images generated by Gemini, including those above, were unacceptable The chief executive of Google has admitted that images generated by its artificial intelligence chatbot, which included black Nazis and American Indian vikings, were “completely unacceptable”. In an email to employees, Sundar Pichai said the answers generated by its…
VW unveils two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired ID. Buzz vehicles at Star Wars Celebration
The two unique ID. Buzz show cars for the new Star Wars series "Obi-Wan Kenobi". Two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired Volkswagen ID. Buzz show cars are part of this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California (May 26-29) as the brand’s collaboration with the new series, coming to Disney+ on May 27…
Which Star Wars planet would you like to visit?
Planning your summer holiday or more of a permanent move? We take an imaginary look at the Star Wars destinations that would probably be more desirable than those on the ‘green’ travel list right now. Sometimes life on earth gets you down. Especially at the moment as we’re all still locked down – at least…
LEGO unveils 2,314 piece Star Wars R2-D2 construction set
LEGO has revealed a new product for the ultimate Star Wars fan collection: the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 construction set. Launched to mark the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm, the galaxy’s most lovable droid can now be recreated in detail with this 2,314 piece set - the most feature-packed LEGO brick version of R2-D2 from the LEGO Group to…
Lego unveils new Star Wars trio for adult builders
LEGO has revealed three new LEGO Star Wars construction sets for adult builders to recreate some of the most iconic designs from the Star Wars galaxy. The new sets will feature two iconic additions to the LEGO Star Wars helmet collection first revealed last year - a bust inspired by Darth Vader and one in the likeness of…
Disney + introduces Star for ‘grown ups’
Launching today is a new service from Disney+ aimed at adults. Called Star, it brings in films and series from Disney’s creative studios, including FX’s Atlanta and Fox’s 24, as well as Star originals such as Big Sky - a new thriller from Big Little Lies and The Undoing’s David E. Kelley. The idea is…
Star Wars’ Mark Hamill teams up with bionic limb company for viral message
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has teamed up with British bionics company Open Bionics to send a positive message to children and adults with limb differences around the world. The actor, whose Star Wars character Luke Skywalker lost a hand in an epic light-sabre battle with nemesis Darth Vader, shared the message on social media…
British men more excited by Star Wars than Royal Wedding – well of course!
An estimated 21 million may be due to tune in this weekend to watch Prince Harry marry Meghan Markle, with the world’s attention well and truly glued to Windsor Castle. However, it appears not everyone is feeling the excitement, at least according to recent research which suggests British men are more excited about heading to…
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire VR experience to open in Westfield Stratford
Due to a great response from fans and critics alike at the Westfield London location in Shepherd’s Bush, ILMxLAB and The VOID today have announced Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, is moving to Westfield Stratford City next month. This first multi-sensory immersive virtual experience, has been designed to blur the line between the physical and virtual…
Samsung launches Star Wars branded robotic vacuum cleaner
Samsung Electronics has introduced a new Star Wars limited edition of the widely acclaimed POWERbot robot vacuum cleaner, the VR7000, for those sci-fi fans who want an automated alternative to a maid service! The result of a collaboration between Samsung and Star Wars fans, the vacuum comes with Darth Vader and Stormtrooper designs (see above)…
