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

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

93.9926% OFF$69.99 at Amazon Pros: Cons: The Bounty Hunter metal detector earned the top spot on our list for its intuitiveness, lightweight design and its ability to detect all of our test items. Our ...

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 ...

This week, multiple students across the U.S. were stabbed or brought weapons to school. Many of the incidents happened at schools that didn't have metal detectors installed. On Tuesday, a 15-year-old ...

ROYAL PALM BEACH — The new school year has brought an extra layer of security to four Palm Beach County high schools, as TSA-like metal detectors have now been placed outside the entrances of school ...

Intense discussions around school security in Highland Park escalated Tuesday night as Township District 113’s school board meeting drew roughly 20 parents and others calling for the implementation of ...

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 ...