The last two years have been something of a renaissance for QR codes in the United States. Brands across industries were forced to embrace them to deliver products and services in contact-free ways.

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 ...

Kim Kardashian released an ad in December for her brand, Skkn by Kim, that included a QR code. Kardashian is one of many entrepreneurs using QR technology in their marketing strategies. Here's how ...

If you want to make it simple for someone to find a webpage, a QR code can help. If you want to make it simple for someone to find a webpage, a QR code can help.

The Quick Response code (or QR code) was introduced in 1994, but it never really took off in the US until decades later when the pandemic created a need for a quick ...

Two-dimensional barcodes called Quick Response codes, or QR codes for short, are used to store data that devices can read. While QR codes are popularly scanned via smartphones, what if you want to ...

First invented for use in industrial applications in Japan in the early 1990s, QR codes were being widely used by consumers when smartphones with QR readers became more prevalent in the 2000s. After ...

Albums and official merch from recording artists and musical acts are like the holy grail to loyal fans. Still, sadly, some end up wasting money on counterfeit goods. One example is the K-Pop scene.

YOU HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. YES, FOLKS, THEY’RE EASY TO USE, BUT THE DESIGN OF QR CODES MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE USER TO KNOW WHERE THAT CODE WILL DIRECT THEM AFTER THEY SCAN IT. THIS ALLOWS ...

Quick Response (QR) codes have existed for several years, and their popularity sky-rocketed during COVID-19. QR codes bring significant advantages. However, cybercriminals and scammers have exploited ...

Brittany Vincent is a Newsweek gaming editor based in Kentucky. Her focus is reporting on video games, the game industry, and culture-adjacent content. She has covered both AAA and indie games ...