<![CDATA[Gizmodo: barcode scanner]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: barcode scanner]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/barcodescanner http://gizmodo.com/tag/barcodescanner <![CDATA[Google Product Search For Android Phones Now Features Barcode Scanning]]> Google has announced that Android handset owners can take advantage of barcode scanning support built into Product Search. Using the Barcode Scanner app, users can scan UPC/ISBN codes to pull up results on their browser.

At the moment, Google claims that the service works best with "products like electronics, books, movies or video games," but they are working to bring more products on board. Hopefully the iPhone will be able to take advantage of this service sometime in the near future. [Google via MobileCrunch]

]]> http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5254745&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Socket Communications Releases Cordless Ring Scanner]]> Socket Communications has announced the release of a tiny Cordless Ring Scanner that transmits scanned bar code data via Bluetooth to PDAs or laptops. Meant primarily for healthcare and industrial uses, hands-free scanning devices have been around for awhile now, as they make handling a large volume of data or products more efficient. The Cordless Ring Scanner will include the SocketScan software, a keyboard emulation software that directs the scanned data into any application. Available late Q4 2005.

Press Release [Socket]

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