I've built a few advanced LEGO sets, many for IGN. But building the new LEGO R2-D2 was challenging and difficult in a way that those builds were not. This is not a build designed for multitasking, ...

Black Friday typically means massive LEGO discounts on Amazon with fans waiting to finally pick up those sets they have been eyeing all year at reasonable prices. This year feels a bit like a ...

European starlings were the best at imitating R2-D2's multphonic sounds because they can control both sides of both sides of the syrinx independently, the researchers say. Pexels Birds have shown the ...

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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, R2-D2 beeped and booped—and now birds that copy the Star Wars character are giving scientists fresh insight into how different species imitate complex sounds ...

Black Friday and Prime Day are the rare annual windows when LEGO Star Wars sets receive meaningful discounts. Black Friday ...

The last two NCAA Division II national champions have dominated the 2025 football season. Can anyone stop Ferris State or Harding in the playoffs? We'll find out as the D2 postseason unfolds across ...

From the iconic R2-D2 to lesser-known models like the R5 and R7 units, dive into the full lineup of R-series astromech droids. This guide breaks down their designs, functions, and evolution across the ...

Here at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, we've gotten our best look yet at the new 2026 Rivian R2, and we've also seen the new 2026 Jeep Recon, two new all-electric SUVs that are coming in early 2026.

Both the Rivian R2 and Jeep Recon are due to be released for the 2026 model year. The two all-electric SUVs offer similar features, such as sustainable materials and plentiful tech, but they also have ...

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Executives of Rivian Automotive Inc. are growing more confident they will be able to meet their two-pronged goal of cutting in half the cost of the company’s R2 mid-sized sport-utility vehicle versus ...