TechEBlog -

WoWee Teases Developer’s Quest to Rebuild World of Warcraft from Scratch, Bootstrapping Azeroth

By Bill Smith February 18, 2026

Kelsi Davis starts up the ancient rig in a quiet corner of her gaming setup, and the world of Azeroth comes to life, not through Blizzard’s official launch tool, but through WoWee, her own creation. This native C++ client revives the good old days of Vanilla, The Burning Crusade, and Wrath of the Lich King by using a custom OpenGL renderer she created from scratch, avoiding any proprietary code or assets provided by the business. To get started, simply provide your own WoW game data from a legitimate installation on a legal copy of the game, and WoWee will handle the rest.

2026 Toyota C-HR arrives as the Company’s Most Accessible Full-Electric Vehicle Yet

By Bill Smith February 18, 2026

The 2026 Toyota C-HR is the company’s most accessible full-electric car to date, a compact SUV that manages to mix some sassy good looks with the practicality you need to get by on a daily basis, and then some. It’s a terrific head-turner that reacts quickly to your input.

Google Pixel 10a Launches with Gemini Live AI Capabilities, Priced from $499

By Jackson Chung February 18, 2026

The Google Pixel 10a has finally arrived, all for the very inexpensive price of $499, and it delivers a fairly decent package that is surprisingly complete for the price. Pre-orders are open immediately, with the first smartphones arriving in users’ hands on March 5th.

A Mac Mini M4 That Travels Light, Thanks to a Clever Power Bank Hack

By Jackson Chung February 18, 2026

Modder Tommy Doan shows how to transform a Mac Mini M4 into a portable battery-powered machine that can function without being hooked into a wall outlet. People who stick with desktop computers are typically tempted to its sheer power and familiarity, but they miss out on the opportunity to work from anywhere.

Castlevania Port Lets You Whip-Crack Through Dracula’s Castle on the SEGA Master System

By Bill Smith February 17, 2026

SEGA Master System owners can finally get their hands on a playable Castlevania. Developer xfixium stunned everyone by releasing sample version 0.1 on the SMS Power forums on February 14, 2026, right in the midst of Valentine’s Day. This homebrew project ports the 1986 NES classic to the 8-bit SEGA console, retaining the majority of the original while adding visual flare drawn from the X68000 version that inspired Castlevania Chronicles.

Open-Source Deskbuddy Brings a Tiny, Hackable Companion to Your Workspace

By Jackson Chung February 17, 2026

A small robot sits on your desk, its screen flickering with a cheery expression as it silently pulls in the most recent weather data. Deskbuddy does not go out of its way to get your attention with loud obnoxious noises or overly elaborate motions; instead, it just hangs out and keeps you company by doing simple animations and keeping you updated on time and weather, all wrapped up in a project that is ridiculously simple to build, even if you’re new to the hobby.

One Fan’s Solo Assault on God of War 2 in Unreal Engine 5 Showcases Kratos Conquering Again

By Bill Smith February 17, 2026

EnzoElRich spent three months building the intro to God of War 2 from the ground up with Unreal Engine 5.6. He effectively transformed Kratos’ spectacular entrance in Rhodes into a playable demo, complete with menus and visual settings.

DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo Will Get You Immersed in 4K FPV Drones Without Breaking the Bank

By Jackson Chung February 17, 2026

The DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo, priced at $399 (was $529), makes it simple to get into FPV flying without requiring much experience or a large budget. Weighing only 135 grams, the Neo easily fits in your pocket or backpack.

Inventor Builds Auto-Deploying Umbrella for the Rain

By Jackson Chung February 17, 2026

A backpack that automatically opens an umbrella may seem like a trivial convenience, but inventor Current Concept took the idea and turned it into a practical reality that’s actually rather astounding. That’s correct, he created a backpack that automatically opens an umbrella when it starts raining, keeping your hands free and your head dry with no effort on your side.

LEGO Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel Boasts 1,516 Pieces, Measures Nearly 2-Feet Long

By Bill Smith February 17, 2026

The LEGO Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel returns after a decade-long hiatus with new sets for the LEGO-Maersk alliance. With set 40955, admirers of large ship models can now experience modern shipping at a scale that will fit on your shelf.