What is a QR code? A QR code (short for Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be read by your smartphone camera. QR codes provide quick access to product information, promotions ...

Remember when QR codes were the next big thing? In the U.S. you used to be able to find them on billboards, business cards — you name it. They were supposed to change the way we use our devices.

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The QR code is having an extended moment, given that we’re all still wary of dealing with physical documents, touching surfaces, and generally interacting with the world at large. The switch to ...

QR codes have become a ubiquitous part of everyday life, whether you like them or not. But they can also pose a security risk, as you can’t see at a glance to which website they’re directing you.

A vulnerability in the QR code reader built into the iOS camera app could allow users to be directed to a malicious website without their knowledge. As of iOS 11, you can simply point your iPhone at a ...

Instagram is bringing QR codes to the app. Users can now generate QR codes that’ll be scannable from any supporting, third-party camera apps. It first launched the product in Japan last year. The idea ...