Walk-through metal detectors (aka the ones which you often see at public places like airports) seem to be pretty simple machines. You walk through them, they detect anything metal on you (or don't), ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’ve lost a ring outdoors or have a hankering to go treasure hunting on your beach day, a metal ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's safe to say, metal detecting isn't a hobby that works for everyone. While some are out searching plowed fields for colonial relics, ...

This article was updated and checked for accuracy in April 2024. It was originally published in 2021. Believe it or not, metal detection is actually possible on Android phones. In fact, the first ...

A traditional early project for someone discovering a love for electronics has been for many years a metal detector. This would mean a few transistors back in the day, but today it’s more likely to ...

Editor's Note: January 29, 2026: We've checked to make sure that our recommendations are still available and competitively priced. We’re in the process of testing a new round of metal detectors to ...