Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using iPhone or Androids.

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Remembering passwords can be a headache; instead, why not log into your computer with a scan of your eye? The hardware and software to make iris scanning a key feature is now reaching smartphones and ...

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Smartphones today have evolved into far more than communication tools. They function as personal assistants, entertainment hubs, navigation devices, and even professional organisers. One of the most ...

SDIO-based reader provides reliable, accurate capture of 1-D-barcode data in the field Designed to fit in the SDIO slot of Pocket PCs, smart phones, or other Windows Mobile or Palm devices, the Secure ...