An Arduino-based 3D scanner was created by an industrious 3D printing enthusiast and released open source this week for all to enjoy. This open source project was made to take out the most ...

U.S. researchers have developed a camera chip that could give smartphones the ability to take 3D scans of everyday objects, a sought-after feature in the 3D-printing world. Engineers at the California ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

In this video, three consumer-grade 3D scanners are compared for at-home use: the Creality CR-Scan Lizard, Revopoint Mini, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The analysis covers form factor and ease of use, ...

3D head scanning technology has evolved rapidly, bringing professional-grade capabilities within reach of enthusiasts and hobbyists. You can now create intricate, high-quality 3D models of your head ...

Lidar sensors add depth scanning for better photos and AR, but in future we could see mixed-reality headsets and more. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR ...

I have a question about 3D scanning devices: Why aren't they easier to access? Today a project by Thomas Megel made the rest of the handheld smart device universe look silly by comparison. With ...

Revopoint, the maker of some of the best 3D scanners we've tested, has announced the launch of another milestone in its mission to make industrial-grade 3D scanning more accessible. Revealed at the ...

Qualcomm’s second-gen 3D Sonic in-display fingerprint scanner improves upon the first-gen model in all the right places. Unlike optical fingerprint scanners, which come with a tiny camera built-in, ...