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.

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 ...

When Apple debuted the iBeacon technology three years ago in iOS, Bluetooth beacons showed a lot of potential. Today, little of that potential seems to have become reality, despite all the tests by ...

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 ...

The basic design of avalanche beacons hasn’t changed much in recent years, that is, until Ortovox introduced voice navigation with the Diract Voice beacon in 2023. The beacon remains largely unchanged ...

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, ...

Turn your beacon into a stunning rainbow! 🌈 In this easy Minecraft tutorial, you'll learn how to build a rainbow beacon using stained glass. This colorful beam not only looks magical at night but ...

Avalanche beacons (otherwise called avalanche transceivers) can save your life when snowmobiling, skiing, hunting, or hiking in avalanche terrain. Before heading out, each member of your party turns ...