The best mobile scanning apps of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I tested the top mobile scanning apps to help you turn documents into PDFs, digitize images, and translate text on the go.
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Book scanner setup on Mac: CZUR Shine Ultra Pro step-by-step tutorial

Learn how to quickly set up the CZUR Shine Ultra Pro book scanner on a Mac for smooth and efficient scanning. This tutorial walks you through installation, configuration, and tips to get the best ...
Inc

Scanning That QR Code Can Leave You Vulnerable. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

QR codes have become a convenience of modern life. Just scan the black and white mosaic with your phone’s camera and you can do everything from connect to your hotel room Wi-Fi to pay for that public ...
Forbes

What Is Ukraine’s Spooky New “Alien Road Scanner” Weapon?

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A Russian drone waiting in ambush by the side of the road captures something weird advancing ...
Android Police

I turned off these 2 hidden Android scanning settings, and my battery life nearly doubled

I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a focus on smartphones, tablets, and smart home technology. In addition to writing ...
The Washington Post

Inside an AI start-up’s plan to scan and dispose of millions of books

In early 2024, executives at artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic ramped up an ambitious project they sought to keep quiet. “Project Panama is our effort to destructively scan all the books in ...
Lifehacker

Microsoft Is Finally Retiring Its Free Scanner App (but There Are Alternatives)

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
CNN

Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company

The biggest chains in America are using facial recognition technology to try to stop shoplifting. But most customers are unaware their faces are being scanned while they shop. Facial recognition isn’t ...
GeekWire

Startup’s radar tech in a handheld scanner could change how police conduct weapons searches

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Kurt Schlosser on Jan 8, 2026 at ...
Jalopnik

Using An OBD-II Scanner: What It Can And Can't Tell You

The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...
Mashable

This $40 app can turn your iPhone into a scanner

The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. It’s 2025, are you still using an archaic ...