Everywhere you look at the South by Southwest conference this week, you see QR codes. The square “quick response” codes turn URLs, vCards, or any kind of text into a jumble of pixels that you can scan ...

QR or Quick Response codes are one of the most popular ways to access information on the go. Invented in 1994 and once considered the wave of the future, part of the QR code revival that started in ...

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 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 ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

I don’t scan QR codes, and neither should you, especially if you care about cybersecurity. A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that is readable by a smartphone with a camera or a mobile device with ...

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

Have you ever wished for a quick, QR code-style way to check your Aadhaar card details? Good news: the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced exactly that—a dedicated, secure ...

Before you scan that QR code, did you know scammers can swap out QR codes to trick people into handing over their info and stealing their money? Yes, we reported an incident in 2023. Fast-forward to ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.