To craft a beacon in "Minecraft," you'll need glass, obsidian, and a rare item called the Nether Star. Once you've crafted the beacon, you'll also need to build a pyramid pedestal to place it on.

Bluetooth refers to the technology in cellphones, earbuds, laptops and other smaller electronic devices that enables them to connect to networks. This same technology is used in Bluetooth beacons, ...

Beacons are a powerful endgame item in Minecraft. They have the benefit of not only acting as location markers that can be spotted from extremely far away, but they also provide a powerful status ...

One of the most intriguing technologies of 2013 was Apple’s iBeacons protocol in iOS 7, for Bluetooth Low Energy-based transponders known as beacons. Two years later, beacons are of very high interest ...

Avalanche beacons don’t last forever, and you should retire them after 5-7 years. Just like any piece of safety gear, it will eventually come time to retire your avalanche beacon. Most experts ...

Officials warn of non-approved beacons being sold for under 20€ that lack DGT certification. Spain's Traffic Department and Interior Ministry confirm no extension, but plan flexibility period to ...

Even though beacon technology has been a hot topic in advertising circles for the past few years, marketers are still trying to figure out how to leverage proximity-based marketing in a way that is ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. In Minecraft, a Beacon is a block that allows players to gain helpful status effects when paired with a pyramid. It can also help players find their ...