Scanning parks and beaches with one of these can be a unique and fascinating hobby.

Want to find hidden metal objects with ease? This simple magnet trick is a game-changer! With just a few basic materials, you'll be able to detect metal objects that were previously invisible. Whether ...

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, ...

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), ...

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 ...

There's often history just beneath your feet, waiting to be discovered. A long-forgotten button, an antique coin, or even a remnant from one of the wars that shaped our country. Trying to unearth ...

If you're like most people, you have a hobby that keeps you busy whenever you have downtime. Whether that's collecting highly valuable retro video games or going hiking with your favorite tech gadgets ...

Planning on escaping the winter weather for a beach trip? Bring this metal detector with you if you want to bring home some treasures. The Popular Mechanics gear team recommends the Minelab Vanquish ...