When you're talking about data collection, two technologies come to mind: bar code scanning and RFID (radio frequency identification). The former has been a staple in data collection for more than 30 ...

Sept. 27, 2002 — There are some people who believe that they won’t see RFID labels being used to track individual items in stores in their lifetime. In fact, the first testing of such a system could ...

If you plan to run a very small store, sometimes called a "mom and pop" shop, you can probably hand-enter pricing information when ringing up a customer's order. For a larger scale operation, however, ...

Since the 1970s, bar codes have provided a reliable, inexpensive form of machine-readable identification. Although bar coding has numerous benefits, its primary function is to error-proof the ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...

Wedge barcode scanners and serial barcode scanners both connect to a PC to scan barcodes into the system. They do not, however, work the same way and each has advantages and disadvantages. This ...

Here’s one more app you can delete from your iPhone: that QR code and barcode scanner you only occasionally use. With an update rolling out today, Google’s Chrome mobile browser can do the job instead ...

Scanner guns - the barcode readers ubiquitous to warehouses worldwide - are getting a revamp, as retailers scramble to boost productivity amid a surge in online orders. Photo: Zebra Technologies ...

You can scan a barcode with your iPhone by using a third-party app. Currently, there are no built-in apps that can read barcodes. Your iPhone can automatically scan QR codes using the built-in camera ...