QR coding has brought barcode-type application into the reach of anyone equipped with a PC and a cellphone with a camera, explains Nizar Diamond Ali Most of us are familiar with 'barcode' as a result ...

QR codes are a type of barcode, or scannable pattern, that contain various forms of data, like website links, account information, phone numbers, or even coupons. QR codes are found everywhere from ...

As smartphones have become more and more ubiquitous, so have QR codes. These maze-looking squares are a type of matrix bar code that contains data — usually, QR codes point to a website or open a ...

While they may not be the all-in-one solution some had envisioned, QR codes are still very popular. It’s easy to understand why, too — just point your camera or scanner at a QR code, and you’re ...

QR codes are everywhere these days-on product packaging, restaurant menus, even tickets and invoices. They make life easier by letting you access links, download files, or make payments with just a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You probably already know how to scan a QR code with your phone. It ...

Today is April Fool's Day, so we're going to make you work for today's feature post. What do you need to do? Go on a little QR code scavenger hunt all over the internet. It's pretty short and not too ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

A Quick Response code, or QR code, is an easy way to access information on your mobile device. However, a scam that uses the codes at parking meters is making people become more vigilant before they ...

The ubiquitous QR (“quick response”) codes that appear on everything from parking pay stations to soda cans and promotional flyers have become an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals to ...