Parabolic microphones are used to listen in from a distance. You see them on the sidelines of NFL football games, but they’re part of the standard issue in detective and spy novels. Now you can ...

Sony's latest LinkBuds Open debuts with software as forward-thinking as ever but has some hard-to-miss hardware imperfections.

Also called a "dish" or "mirror," parabolic antennas are used for satellite signals and planetary telescopes. The reflective mirror design can also emit energy such as in a flashlight or ...

The top smart outdoor security cams we've tested can withstand the elements and record clear footage any time of the day or night. I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a ...

Parabolic reflectors for solar applications are nice stuff, and making your own is a great project in itself. One of the easiest ways we have seen is that of [GREENPOWERSCIENCE], who uses nothing ...

What’s the obvious downside for always-on devices that constantly listen for commands? It’s just that — they’re always listening. Voice-activated tech uses microphones that listen for ...

Expertise Smart home devices, outdoors gadgets, smartphones, wearables, kid's tech, and some dabbling in 3D printing Credentials Covered the mobile and smart home tech space for the past five ...

Outdoor Living Ratings Consumer Reports experts take outdoor living products through their paces to help you curate a functional and comfortable outdoor living space in your backyard, patio ...

The best smart home devices can raise your home's IQ, from security cameras and Wi-Fi locks to smart light bulbs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Cover art from the first issue of Outdoor Life, published in January 1898. Outdoor Life has been the go-to publication of America’s diehard hunters, shooters, and anglers since 1898. Our stories are ...

An asphalt road course will be built around the outdoor 200-meter parabolic track as part of a project to further develop the facility, which will also add pavilions and more seating to the site.

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry ...