Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Harkey is a technology executive covering banking and payments. My journey with QR codes in payments began in 2012 when I ...

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 ...

Now’s a good moment to play around with some Tomodachi Life QR codes! With Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream finally on the horizon, let’s give the old, reliable original game one last dance before we ...

At South by Southwest one evening last month, the night sky lit up with a sight straight out of science fiction: a glowing QR code created by several dozen drones hovering above downtown Austin. And ...

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 ...

In 1994, the Japanese automotive-components manufacturer introduced the Quick Response (or QR) code as a way to track vehicles and parts during manufacturing. Since that time, the scannable ...

A man has created a 3D-printed QR code and placed it on his father's gravestone so that any passerby can scan it and learn about his life. Michael Bourque, 55, an inventor, engineer and self-described ...

QR codes that were once seen as a convenient shortcut for checking menus or paying bills have increasingly been turned into weapons. Fake delivery texts, counterfeit payment links and malicious codes ...

QR codes have become an everyday tool, whether you’re scanning a menu at a restaurant, accessing a website, or sharing contact details. But have you ever thought about creating them yourself—right ...

“This is quishing — using a QR code.” Grant said she’s also seen more forums on the dark web dedicated to helping cybercriminals understand how they can use QR codes to scam people. “It’s a balance ...

Traveling through an airport is often an exercise in boredom. How many times can you circle the same Starbucks and H&M without dying a little inside? Access to airport lounges is often an answer to ...