Bluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.

We’ll explain the difference between these two types of remote, explain the advantages and disadvantages of each, and more.

Researchers from the Molecular Physics and Physical Chemistry departments of the Fritz Haber Institute have shown how two highly synchronized infrared (IR) laser beams can control molecules as they ...

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 ...

Infrared spectroscopy under strong magnetic fields is a powerful tool for probing quantum phenomena, but its potential has been constrained by a persistent technical bottleneck: the lack of in-situ ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's typically assumed that when you purchase a smart TV or streaming player, it'll come with a remote to control it. Since the dawn of the ...

Remote control vibrators can be convenient during solo or partnered sex, or add a layer of playfulness to your play sessions, according to April Maria, certified sex educator at Hot Octopuss. 'Some ...

SeeedStudio sent us a tiny Smart IR Remote hub for review: XIAO Smart IR Mate, or XIAO IR Mate for short. At first glance, it looks like any other WiFi IR blasters, but what makes it interesting is ...

Whether you're searing steaks in a cast-iron skillet, calibrating a pizza oven, or checking the temperature on HVAC equipment, a reliable infrared thermometer is a necessity not only for accuracy but ...