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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

People urged to learn important life skill by scanning QR code in new scheme

A new initiative by Royal Mail and the British Heart Foundation encourages the public to learn CPR by scanning a QR code on parcel lockers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Woman scans stray cat's microchip and unearths heartbreaking truth

A woman discovers the tragic backstory of a stray cat she befriended after scanning its microchip.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'My son used to be scared of sleeping alone until Alexa feature came to the rescue'

A mother found a hidden Amazon Alexa feature that helps her son overcome his fears of sleeping alone by scanning rooms for monsters.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

F1 champ Jenson Button takes on supermarket cashiers in high-speed scanning race

Jenson Button faced off against supermarket cashiers in a speed scanning challenge, ultimately losing to Rofiat Adeleke who won the Doritos Scan Grand Prix.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Schedule an Appointment for the Biometric CURP Online: How to Schedule It to Ensure the Process? Step by Step

The article explains how to schedule an appointment for obtaining the biometric CURP in Mexico amidst reported long wait times and the necessity of making an appointment to avoid being turned away.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cameroon: Tug of War Over Scanning Operators at the Port of Douala

In Cameroon, there is a conflict over which operators will be responsible for scanning containers at the Douala port, highlighting governance issues and financial interests.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

New payment method tested at K-store

A new mobile scanning payment method has been implemented in K-Citymarket in Vantaa, allowing customers to scan and pack their groceries using their smartphones.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New payment method introduced at K-stores

K-Citymarket in Vantaa has launched a mobile scanning payment option for customers using the K-Ruoka app.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

World halts its iris scanning operations in Spain again after a warning from Data Protection

World has temporarily suspended its iris scanning activities in Spain following a warning from the Spanish Data Protection Agency.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The iris-photographing cameras return to Spain: Is it legal?

A new iris-scanning technology has returned to Spain, sparking legal concerns about biometric data privacy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

If your phone does this, stop immediately โ€“ 'A real danger sign'

QR code scanning in restaurants and public places may expose users to significant security risks such as phishing scams and malware.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What are ALL the parts of the body that are scanned to obtain the Biometric CURP in 2026? This is the process in Mexico

In 2026, citizens in Mexico can visit their local Civil Registries to undergo the Biometric CURP process, which includes scanning various parts of their body.

Feb 3 โ€ข 21:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Hours of agony for the 16-year-old Laura missing in Patras, the Greek police is "scanning" the video where she meets an elderly man

Laura, a 16-year-old girl missing from Patras since last Thursday, has left her family in anguish as the police analyze security footage revealing her interactions with an elderly man.

Jan 13 โ€ข 05:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Turning pages and saving endangered documents. In Olomouc, they have one of the most powerful scanners

A new powerful scanner in Olomouc is helping to preserve endangered documents.

Jan 6 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Secret Sainsbury's scanning hack could bag you 90% off chocolate

A man reveals a secret scanning hack at Sainsbury's that could allow shoppers to get up to 90% off chocolate products in the coming days.

Jan 6 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The most sought-after medical examination in the world: How to see the future of your health

The article discusses how England is adopting the preventive scanning technology from Prenuvo, with many individuals paying thousands of euros to detect up to 500 diseases in their bodies.

Jan 5 โ€ข 06:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Scrutinizing the scanning of evidence: excessive measure or necessity?

The President of the Personal Data Protection Office's recent decision challenges the routine scanning of identity documents by banks, prompting the financial sector to reevaluate its practices amid rising identity theft crimes.

Jan 2 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

People 'stuck on the NHS hunger games waiting lists' try private scan for checks

Increasing NHS waiting lists are driving individuals to seek private scanning options for quicker health assessments as they set new well-being goals for 2026.

Dec 29 โ€ข 04:03 UTC

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