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 ...

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, ...

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.

Beacons present a unique, cheap and simple way to identify a consumer is in a location at a point in time. This allows promotions and incentives to be targeted not only on customer segment but on ...

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 (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 ...

Getting back into the fray as quickly and effectively as possible is key in BattleBit Remastered. Respawn Beacons do just that. BattleBit Remastered is as cutthroat as they come. Death comes quickly, ...

Bluetooth Low Energy beacons are a wonderful technology that hold much promise and can make our daily lives easier. When Apple debuted its iBeacons technology more than a year ago, I saw beacons as a ...

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 ...