Science & TechnologyWhy television brands still choose infrared over Bluetooth remotes
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In an age dominated by high-bandwidth Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, infrared (IR) technology may seem outdated. However, leading consumer electronics brands continue to incorporate this decades-old technology into new high-resolution TVs and remotes, showing that newer is not always better. IR remotes became popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, replacing the mechanical ultrasonic “clickers’ […]
