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Feel the Force with Google's Star Wars app themes

Too much Star Wars? Never! Google sneaks Star Wars characters into its apps and services. Meanwhile, Yahoo blocks ad blockers, and LG kills the Urbane 2 smartwatch just days after it went on sale.

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If you're not tired of the Star Wars movie hype already, Google has more ways to fill your life with fandom fun.

Get ready for Star Wars surprises in your Gmail, Maps, Calendar, Chrome and more with Google's first theme to extend across multiple products. Although Yahoo doesn't have a Star Wars makeover, plenty of users are calling out the website for joining the dark side for another reason:

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Also in this CNET Update, learn about the death of the LG Watch Urbane 2, which was pulled about a week after it went on sale -- and it may not be coming back.

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