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Intricate new LEGO sets. Dirt-cheap video games. Stormtrooper-shaped squeaky toys. Washable rugs patterned with tiny Grogu heads. A Jedi craves these things. And those are exactly the types of things we're getting for Star Wars Day 2024. The brand-driven holiday that celebrates the beloved space saga every year on May the 4th has ushered in an exciting lineup of limited-time deals and new product releases across retailers.

SAVE 91%: As of May 2, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is on sale for just $3.99 at the Microsoft Store. That's $36 off of its usual price of $39.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Store Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order $3.99 at Microsoft Store $39.99 Save $36.00 Get Deal It isn't quite May 4th yet, but you can grab one of the best Star Wars games for its lowest price yet on Xbox right now in anticipation.

SAVE $60: The build-your-own Shark FlexStyle system is available for $219.99. That's a savings of 21% on your sleekest at-home hair styling. Build Your Own Shark FlexStyle system $219.99 at Shark $279.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal Who needs the salon when you have the Shark FlexStyle system? There are plenty of dupes for the Dyson AirWrap, but after extensive testing, we think Shark's is the best.

Spotify's free tier has just gotten a little worse. The company recently put yet another popular feature behind its Spotify Premium paywall: song lyrics. As noticed by numerous users on Reddit (via Android Authority), to see song lyrics you now need to have a Spotify Premium subscription, which starts at $10.99 ($5.99 for students).

Enlarge / Orion, the Moon, and Earth in one photo in December 2022. (credit: NASA) NASA's acting inspector general, George A. Scott, released a report Wednesday that provided an assessment of NASA's readiness to launch the Artemis II mission next year. This is an important flight for the space agency because, while the crew of four will not land on the Moon, it will be the first time humans have flown into deep space in more than half a century. The report did not contain any huge surprises.

Enlarge / When fitted with the optional carbon-fiber appearance pack, the ZDX manages to give off station wagon vibes. But others thought it looked a bit like a hearse. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Acura provided flights from Washington to Los Angeles and accommodation so Ars could drive the ZDX Type-S. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MONTECITO, Calif.—Acura's first fully electric SUV has just gone on sale.