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

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The race to build the next AI interface is crowded with startups. The Sandbar ring, Plaud’s AI pin and desktop notetaker, and ...

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 ...

Ms. Harrington and Ms. Emanuel are labor economists and authors of the forthcoming book “In Person: How Working Together Fuels Creativity, Productivity, and Growth.” Most Americans say they love ...

LED face masks use light therapy to stimulate skin cell activity for various beauty goals. Medical evidence supports their use for hair loss, acne, and wound healing. The American Academy of ...

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 ...

Samsung has removed many features from its popular Android smartphones over the years. Long gone are the headphone jack, SD card slot, and removable batteries, all of which made Galaxy phones more ...

LED masks seem to be the “it” skin care device of the moment. In general, they’ve been shown to stimulate skin’s collagen and elastin production using specific wavelengths of light, which correlate to ...

L’Oréal Groupe is seeing the near-infrared light. The French beauty conglomerate has unveiled two light-powered innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including a Light Straight + ...