1.23 - The Technology Update

The Technology Update (version number 1.23) is a major update for Minecraft. This update was generally based on adding electronic devices and contraptions to the game via an alternative to redstone, known as the Techstone material.
This version was succeeded by 1.24 - Minecraft Transit Update.
== Additions ==
=== Blocks ===
==== Security Camera ====
Also known as CCTV, it can be placed in your bases or houses for security purposes. It will alert you when a hostile mob or untrusted player is detected. Crafted using a camera and a torch.
==== Router ====
A natural block that spawns in plain biomes. It resembles a real-life router, and can be connected with a device to access WiFi.
==== Laptop ====
A device that acts like a setup, however all the components are grouped together within one device. Close the laptop to shut it down and Open it to turn it on. It can access the Crafternet using WiFi or local documents such as guides to the game.
==== Graphics Card ====
One of the components of a Computer. Can be placed as a block.
==== Monitor ====
Needs to be connected to a Computer and a Keyboard & Mouse using Techstone Dust in order to work. It acts like what an average real-life monitor would.
==== Keyboard & Mouse ====
Needs to be connected to a Computer and a Monitor to work. The mouse is controlled by the player's real life computer mouse and the keyboard is controlled by the player's real life computer input device.
==== Computer ====
The main part of a computer setup. Can be crafted using a graphics card, motherboard, CPU, GPU (optional), RAM stick, Jukebox (optional, to insert music discs and listen) and a glass pane. If the computer was crafted with a Jukebox, then music discs can be inserted to play music too.
==== Techstone Dust ====
Basically an electric wire in real life. It is used to connect different components with each other.
==== Techstone Ore ====
Ore stone that contains Techstone Dust. Needs to be mined by stone or a better pickaxe in order to drop Techstone Dust.
=== Items ===
==== Camera ====
Cameras got re-added to the game. It can be used to take first person screenshots. It is crafted using CPU, glass (or glass pane) and iron ingots around it.
==== Headphones ====
Crafted using Techstone Dust and Note Block. Connect to a Laptop or Computer to hear their audio via this item. It is worn as an armour.
==== Mobile Phone ====
A mobile phone that, once connected to WiFi, can make calls with other players (if they are in the world). They can also be used to send invites. (Bedrock only)
Mobile phones are useful for navigation as they have GPS functionality and Crafternet access. They can also use a limited amount of mobile data.
They are crafted using an apple, glass pane, SIM Card (if you want mobile data access), Techstone dust and a compass.
==== Blockman ====
An outdated music gadget with earplugs that can listen to music, either from the music discs or a resource pack. Crafted using a glass pane, iron ingot, a jukebox, Techstone dust and headphones. It needs to be wired to a laptop or computer with Techstone dust to install music from the music discs or resource pack.
The name is a reference to the Sony Walkman, however it's more like an iPod.
==== Motherboard ====
One of the components of a computer. Crafted using copper ingots or iron pressure plates. Alternatively they can be bought in electronic stores.
==== CPU ====
One of the components of a computer. Crafted using copper ingots and Techstone dust. Alternatively they can be bought in electronic stores.
==== GPU ====
One of the optional components of a computer. They are not necessary to craft a Computer, however without this item the Monitor will look less colourful and high resolution.
==== RAM Stick ====
One of the components of a computer. Also known as the Techstone Ingot. Stores the memory of the computer. Crafted using copper ingots, a stick and a book & quill.
=== Structures ===
==== Electronics Store ====
A general device store that bears resemblance to a villager's house except it's built with different materials. They are run by Smart NPCs that were added in the previous update and they sell PC components and sometimes even laptops and phones for Emeralds.
== Changes ==
Category:Updates