Adding a camera to a project used to be a chore, but modern camera modules make it simple. But what if you want to read QR codes? [James Bowman] noticed a $7 module that claims to read QR codes so he ...

Software built into the cameras on iPhones and Android phones makes quick work of decoding QR codes. How do you do that on a laptop or desktop computer? I have a friend who calls me occasionally to ...

QR codes skyrocketed in popularity during the touch-free days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they’re everywhere. From menus to forms and posters– who doesn’t like these scannable shortcuts to ...

QR codes can be very handy, allowing you to quickly pull up information about parking payment systems, details about gifts you've been sent, and even menus at restaurants you visit. But they also have ...

Half of restaurants in the US are using scannable QR codes, allowing diners to pull up menus on their phones. See why privacy experts are concerned.

QR codes are pixelated black and white squares that perform magic when we point the cameras on our phones at them—but what’s going on that makes this little spell possible? QR codes are akin to the ...

The most successful digital scam is one that is tied to convenience. QR codes, which are used for everything from sharing contacts to making payments, are an ideal vector. In India, which runs the ...

A newly-discovered malicious package with layers of obfuscation is disguised as a utility library, with malware essentially hiding in plain sight in embedded QR codes. QR codes are ubiquitous these ...

They are everywhere! Those little black and white boxes with dots and squares: QR codes (Quick Response Codes). They show up in the mail, in email messages, in print, and on bulletin boards. Companies ...

QR codes have become an essential tool for accessing digital content quickly and efficiently. They provide a seamless way to connect to websites, make payments, download apps, and much more. With your ...