Say it out loud, and you feel like the hero in an old spy thriller: infrared. Or maybe it's just us. Either way, infrared (IR) now feels like a quaint technology, a relic from a bygone era. In the age ...

A first-in-the-nation remote terminal for Logan Airport opened Monday in Framingham, Massachusetts. Instead of having to go through security in Boston, certain travelers and their luggage will be able ...

There are lots of smart home systems that will let you blast your older dumb appliances with infrared to control them. However, many are tied to ugly cloud systems that can frustrate you on a regular ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most TV and device remotes have a limited range. Not just that, but generally, they'll only work reliably at a certain angle. That means your ...

Appliance designers and manufacturers commonly rely on plastic parts as essential components. To ensure these parts meet high-quality standards, it’s important to take both functionality and the ...

Fitness and wellness businesses are using infrared light as a new tool for weight loss and health benefits. Infrared light is an invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum that the human body ...

First-person view of someone aiming a TV remote at a smart TV - Proxima Studio/Shutterstock In recent years, IR blasters have become a standard part of smart TV systems, but it's not always clear just ...

After decades of intense research, surprises in the realm of semiconductors—materials used in microchips to control electrical currents—are few and far between. But with a pair of published papers, ...

Thanks to modern LED bulbs, light is cheaper than ever to make—except for one particular kind. Three University of Chicago scientists have announced an innovative way to create infrared light, which ...

The robotaxi company has come under scrutiny for its use of remote assistants, some of whom are based in the Philippines. The robotaxi company has come under scrutiny for its use of remote assistants, ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...

Life moves fast. Between busy commutes, long workdays, family schedules and cold winters, stress, fatigue and aches can build up quickly. More people are turning to a surprisingly convenient wellness ...