A project called Sprout Pi (and a lesser Sprout Pico version) replaces an iPod's motherboard to add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C charging, a microSD slot and FLAC playback without requiring soldering. The upgrade supports audio over USB, the original 3.5mm jack, AirPlay and Google Cast streaming, podcast downloads, and on the Pi model, Spotify and Apple Music apps. It works only with 3rd- and 4th-generation iPods and the iPod mini, and will launch via a Crowd Supply crowdfunding campaign with pricing not yet announced.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-14
Nexus Mods, the largest PC mod-sharing platform, has purchased SteamDB, the long-running independent site that tracks Steam pricing, updates and player data. The deal followed talks with xPaw, the sole maintainer of SteamDB, who was seeking more resources and stability than he could provide on his own. SteamDB will keep its name and current look for now, with Nexus Mods handling infrastructure and funding behind the scenes.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-02
SteamDB, the widely used Steam analytics and database site, has been sold to Chosen, the company behind Nexus Mods. Co-founder Pavel Djundik said running the site solo had become unsustainable after burnout following years of increasing workload since launching it in 2013 with Marlamin. Chosen CEO Victor Folmann said the site will be commercialized through partnerships and affiliate links rather than ads, while preserving what makes it useful to users.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-02
An early, unofficial build of Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 upscaling technology has surfaced through mods, and initial testing suggests it produces worse image quality than expected while cutting gaming performance roughly in half. Testers say the AI-driven rendering ignores the original artistic style of games, producing an over-processed look rather than a faithful enhancement.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-28
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