WIRED Staff
Culture

The Fourth Awakens

This Star Wars Day, check out some of our best recent stories about everyone’s favorite galaxy.
  • 01

    The Wired Guide to Star Wars

    From the making of George Lucas’ 1977 classic to the recent Disney-led rebirth—and yes, even that ill-fated holiday special—this mega-compendium is all the background you’ll ever need.
  • Theres more to life than just toys of course—so we rounded up a holiday wish list for the Star Wars fans in your life....
    02

    14 Star Wars Gifts for Your Favorite Jedi or Sith

    There’s more to life than just toys of course—so we rounded up a holiday wish list for the Star Wars fans in your life. Books, Porg stationery, and even a chiffon starship-pattern blouse.
  • 03

    Star Wars and the Quest For the Forever Franchise

    In 2015, *The Force Awakens* became the first new Star Wars movie since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012—but it wouldn’t be the last. A revealing look at the new architects of cinema’s biggest universe.
  • Image may contain Costume Human and Person
    04

    The Best Last Jedi Toys You Can Buy

    Every May is Star Wars Day, but every September brings Force Friday, where a new year’s worth of Star Wars toys and games are unveiled. The most recent crop has everything from massive Lego kits to buildable, programmable droids.
  • This image may contain Advertisement Poster Head and Collage
    05

    What Rogue One Teaches Us About the Rebel Alliance’s Military Chops

    For the Rebels to get to the Death Star in the first place, they needed the plans—which is where *Rogue One*, the first Star Wars “anthology” movie, comes in. But how effective was the Rebels’ plan? This military analysis gets into it.
  • This image may contain Tie Accessories Accessory Face Human Person Coat Suit Clothing Overcoat Apparel and Photo
    06

    Architects and Engineers Shove a Lightsaber Through the Death Star’s Bad Design

    Speaking of the Death Star: why the hell would you design a massive war machine with such an accessible weakness? We rounded up experts to get into the structures many, *many* flaws.
TopicsAMP Stories
Read More
The WIRED Guide to Star Wars
Everything you ever wanted to know about Lucas, Leia, and the eternal resonance of a hero's journey in a galaxy far far away.
Adam Rogers
14 Star Wars Gifts for Your Favorite Jedi or Sith
With The Last Jedi around the corner, the Star Wars season of giving is upon us.
Brendan Nystedt
You Won't Live to See the Final Star Wars Movie
If the people at Disney have anything to say about it, the past four decades of Star Wars were merely prologue.
Adam Rogers
What Rogue One Teaches Us About the Rebel Alliance's Military Chops
They're scrappy, but could use a cleaner chain of command.
Angry Staff Officer
Architects and Engineers Shove a Lightsaber Through the Death Star's Bad Design
The plans get stolen, transmitted to Princess Leia, hidden on an R2 unit, and allow the Rebels to triumph. They’re also terrible.
Sam Lubell
Death to Dry Skin. These Humidifiers Are Better Than Chapstick
From models for traveling to humidifiers that double as planters or air purifiers, we've tested a dozen of them.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Kids' Bikes for Every Age and Size
The WIRED Reviews team has kids, and we tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.
Adrienne So
The Best Espresso Machines, Including—Surprise—the Most-Hyped Pick of 2026
The best espresso makers can turn your kitchen into a café and help you hone the art of the perfect shot.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Automatic Litter Boxes Tested by Our Spoiled Cats
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
Molly Higgins
The Best Smart Video Doorbell Cameras
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
Simon Hill
Firewire's Neutrino Looks Like an Ironing Board and Takes Off Like a Shot
Firewire makes the most innovative surfboards in the industry. This winter, I tried the Neutrino, Machado, and Revo Max to see if they're worth the hype.
Brent Rose
The Best Ski Clothes for Staying Warm and Having Fun
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have you covered.
Chris Haslam