More and more retailers are considering the QR code for a variety of use cases. After all, others—including restaurants, coffee shops, and department stores—are using these codes to enhance the ...

Experts sound alarm on QR code scams In the first installment of the “GMA” series “Scam U,” Janai Norman takes a closer look at QR codes and how they can be used to steal personal information and ...

Scanning a QR code can expose you to identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Quick-response, or QR codes, which store links and other information and are readable by a smartphone ...

Whether you’re ordering drinks to your table in a pub or want to pay for car parking, QR codes make life simple. A quick scan of a black-and-white grid on your mobile phone takes you straight to a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you’ve ventured out lately, chances are you have seen a bit of ...

Last year Instagram added some Snapchat-like nametags that could bring a friend to your profile just by pointing their Instagram app’s camera at the code. Now, after a short test period, it’s widely ...

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 ...