What is an IR Blaster and How Does it Work? An IR blaster is a hardware component in some smartphones that allows the device to emulate an infrared remote control, enabling it to control various ...

Developed as an alternative to passive infrared (PIR) sensors, STMicroelectronics has launched its ultra-low-power STHS34PF80 IR sensor for human-presence and motion detection in alarm and security ...

Smart home automation is the ultimate life hack, in my humble opinion. Whether for efficiency, accessibility, nerding out, or just plain laziness, all you need are smart home devices and a little ...

Apple’s latest earbuds are equipped with photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors that shine infrared light hundreds of times per ... to estimate calories burned during exercise. Here’s how to use ...

Most consumer remote controls operate using infrared light. This works well assuming the piece of equipment has a line of sight to the remote. But if you have, say a receiver in a cabinet or closet, ...

The results are typically accurate if a person uses tympanic thermometers, or digital ear thermometers, correctly. However, ear thermometers may not be as accurate as contact ones. Tympanic ...

Sony’s IMX775 5-MP RGB-IR image sensor with a 2.1-µm pixel size delivers high sensitivity and a high dynamic range.