The open-source Sprout project enables classic iPods to support Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, and modern streaming services like Spotify through a modular hardware replacement.
New motherboard replacement kits for vintage iPods add modern connectivity, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB-C, with a crowdfunding campaign launching soon on Crowd Supply.
The Sprout project introduces open-source motherboards that add USB-C, Bluetooth, and streaming support to vintage iPods without requiring soldering.
Microsoft has launched Xbox Labs, a dedicated group tasked with studying the impact of AI-assisted game modding on the industry.
Microsoft is launching Xbox Labs, a new unit dedicated to exploring AI-powered game modding and the potential for decoupling software from hardware.
A new mod for jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles enables Xbox Cloud Gaming and local Remote Play, allowing users to upscale streams to 4K using the console's GPU.
Modders have released new software for jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles, enabling Xbox cloud gaming and the potential to run Windows titles directly on the hardware.
A PC modder achieved a 14-degree Celsius drop in GPU hotspot temperatures by experimenting with unconventional component placement and PCIe riser configurations.
Developer Sword has updated the PS5SX2 emulator for jailbroken PS5 consoles to support physical PlayStation 2 game discs with up to 6x resolution scaling.
The PS5SX2 emulator for jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles now supports physical PS2 discs, allowing games to be copied to storage and played via internal or external drives.
Modder Valery has successfully injected the leaked DLSS 5 upscaling technology into the classic arcade game Pac-Man using a 4x Multipass technique.
Gamers are leveraging Claude AI agents to develop complex video game mods, enabling the integration of mechanics and assets from different titles through a process called vibe coding.
A Reddit user has modified a 12V-2x6 graphics card power connector by adding two PCIe 8-pin inputs to improve thermal performance and reduce electrical load.
A custom power distributor mod for the Nvidia RTX 5090 successfully maintains low temperatures under a 550W load by bypassing standard 16-pin connector limitations.
A hardware enthusiast modified an MSI RTX 5090 to include two extra 8-pin power connectors, keeping temperatures below 40 degrees Celsius during a 48-hour load test.
A modder has equipped an MSI GeForce RTX 5090 with two extra 8-pin power connectors to prevent overheating, reporting stable temperatures below 40°C under load.
A hardware enthusiast has modified a GeForce RTX 5090 by adding two extra 8-pin power connectors to reduce thermal stress on the stock 12VHPWR port.
The decade-old Netgear AC810 router remains a powerful tool for LTE users thanks to community-led modifications that unlock advanced network control and diagnostic features.
A modder has increased performance for DLSS 5 on AMD Radeon GPUs by 74% through recent updates to the DLSS-NR-on-AMD tool.
Alphacool has expanded its Apex cooling lineup with new custom distribution plates for Hyte Y70 and Y70 Touch Infinite cases.
