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This summer LEGO and Nintendo began taking pre-orders for a 421-piece LEGO Game Boy kit that lets you assemble an accurate looking model of the classic handheld game console. The only thing missing? Working parts.
But one hardware hacker has been working on a custom mainboard, display, and other components that transforms a LEGO Game Boy from a model into a playable game system. It's still a work in progress, but once complete the developer has said that she will offer a tutorial (and may sell kits) for folks that want to upgrade their own LEGO kits.
@natalie_thenerdHere's a roundup of recent tech news from around the web.
The official LEGO Game Boy Kit is a 421-piece model that lets you build a replica of the classic game console. Officially it's just a model and doesn't play games. One hardware hacker is making it playable though, and may eventually sell mod kits. www.theverge.com/news/790093/…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Gmail will end support for accessing third-party email via a POP connection starting in January 2026. Google is also ending support for spam protection, inbox categories, and other features for third-party (non-Gmail) email accounts. IMAP is still supported. support.google.com/mail/answer/…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Raspberry Pi is raising prices on some products due to increased RAM costs. Among other things, prices for the 4GB CM4 and CM5 have gone up $5, the 8GB models cost $10 more, and the Raspberry Pi 500 costs $10 more. www.raspberrypi.com/news/5-10-pr…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Microsoft hikes the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $30/month (up from $20), but adds 1440p gaming and access to more games. The $10 Essential and $15 Premium plans bring unlimited cloud gaming (but fewer titles). news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Amazon's Luna game streaming platform is being redesigned with 50+ titles free for Prime Members and suppor t for playing multi-player party games with other folks in the same room while using smartphones as controllers. www.amazongames.com/en-us/news/a…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Framework introduces new accessories for its Desktop and 12 inch laptop including a 10 inch 2U Mini ITX Shelf and a Handle for the desktop and a stylus for the Framework Laptop 12. frame.work/blog/extendi…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) September 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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