“It places diagnostic control firmly in the driver’s seat.” For nearly 30 years, carmakers have equipped every new vehicle sold with an OBD2 port in arm’s reach of the steering wheel. Originally ...

A Canadian who has worked in the gaming industry for over two decades, Beck grew up on games such as Final Fantasy and Super Mario Bros. He specalizes in roleplaying games, but covers titles in almost ...

Tested with Python 3.12. This tool is for users with basic Python experience who need to scan or read devices on a Modbus RTU network. It requires external hardware: a serial adapter (e.g., ...

Google Drive’s document scanner works well, but it’s getting a big upgrade. A new Google Workspace Labs feature lets users switch to a Material 3 Expressive UI with a faster, fully automatic document ...

Strange software bugs. Could benefit from extra light. No mobile device compatibility. Requires a computer. As a chronic tinkerer, I’ve always wished there was a simple, efficient, and effective way ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android's built-in QR scanner has gotten a significant visual update. As reported by 9to5Google, the QR code scanner is getting ...

Hertz’s new artificial intelligence-powered scanners are flagging customers for minor dents, scratches and blemishes in the company’s rental cars — charging hundreds of dollars in fees. But there are ...

Car rental company Hertz has begun using artificial intelligence scanners to inspect vehicles upon return for damage, and in the case of at least one renter, the technology may have gone too far. One ...

The Hertz rental car company, along with its Dollar and Thrifty affiliates, are rolling out AI-powered vehicle inspection scanners that scan your rental car as it exits or enters the rental lot for ...

Back in April, we reported on how Hertz was planning to employ artificial intelligence to scan vehicles before and after renters use them, to check for damages and issue associated charges. The AI ...

With two scan options – either through the innovative U-turn scanning mechanism that enables auto feed for multiple sheets or a more flexible front-loading return scan for larger and thicker documents ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The automotive industry is getting more advanced every day, and cars, trucks and SUVs are rolling off the assembly ...