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Mar 31, 2022
The fastest way to scan text on an iPhone or iPad
Update to iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 to see if you have this feature.
Dec 06, 2021
May 25, 2021
QR codes are everywhere now. Here’s how to use them.
These intricate patterns hold URLs, apps, Wi-Fi passwords, and more.
Mar 03, 2021
Scan and print anything from your phone
There’s almost nothing you can’t do from your phone these days.
Oct 16, 2015
Google’s Book-Scanning Project Is Legal, Says U.S. Appeals Court
Copying and digitizing millions of books did not violate copyright law
Nov 26, 2013
How Far Can You Damage A QR Code Before It’s Unreadable?
One engineer tried 31 types of distortions.
May 10, 2010
Laser Scanning Flyovers of NYC Will Yield Most Accurate 3-D Map
New York City may be on the cutting edge of cuisine and fashion, but in nerdier pursuits like cartography, NYC...
Apr 02, 2010
Finland Launching National Pilot Program To Open and Scan All Snail Mail
Is online delivery a viable future for inconvenient old paper mail?
Oct 01, 2009
3-D Scanning Brings the Future of Fingerprinting
A new touchless fingerprinting system is faster and more accurate than rolling your fingertips on an ink pad