There have been plenty of eye-popping news stories about people using metal detectors to uncover precious artifacts—ancient coins, precious jewelry, gold nuggets, maybe even a piece of Charles I’s ...

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 ...

Metal detecting is a fun pastime, even when all you can find is a little bit of peace and a whole lot of pop tabs. [Huygens Optics] has a VLF-based metal detector that offers much more feedback than ...

So, you've binged a few treasure-hunting shows and now you're wondering if your own old detector in the garage can find you a pirate chest. One of the first questions that may pop up in your head ...