Metal Detectors

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Belgian Prison Metal Detectors Fail On ‘Pretty, Young Lawyers’

9:20PM September 10, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

A Belgian jail’s metal detector falters whenever attractive lawyers visit, allegedly because it’s too sensitive to the underwire in bras. To ensure they’re not packing guns, the lawyers are then asked to remove their bras to enter the jail. More »


Gadgets

Guy With Metal Detector Finds $US1 Million In Roman Coins

10:00AM July 11, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Considering how thrilled I was just to find this story, I can only imagine how deliriously excited Dave Crisp, a British hospital chef, was when his metal detector uncovered this pot of 52,000 Roman coins. More »


Gadgets

Metal Detecting Sandal Lightning Review: No

8:00PM August 7, 2009 | Brian Lam

These sandals use a copper coil in the right foot, connected by USB port to a base unit strapped to your leg, to find metal objects in the sand up to 0.6 metres away. In theory. More »


Gadgets

Metal Detector Sandals Are the Perfect Fit For the Super Lazy

6:00AM June 8, 2009 | Jack Loftus

Tonight, on your local news at 11: Area man shocked slightly after wandering into surf while wearing his new metal detector shoes.

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Gadgets

New Hipster Affectation: Urban Oil Prospecting (Cardigan Not Included)

2:05PM May 8, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

This DIY oil detector, essentially a modified metal detector, is the hottest new accessory for city-dwelling hipsters worldwide. Plus, it matches terrifically with a beard.

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Software

App Converts Android G1 Into Airport Security-Like Handheld Metal Detector

12:30AM May 2, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Someone did an application to detect metal using the Android G1. Is this because the G1 is more smartypanties than other smartphones? Is it magic perhaps? No, it’s a clever use of the built-in compass.

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Cameras

TSA to Transition From Metal Detectors to Whole Body Scanners

9:00AM April 8, 2009 | Mark Wilson

While the TSA introduced whole body scanners as a means to search passengers posing a greater security risk (like those who set off metal detectors), they now plan to use the invasive technology on everyone.

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