You can scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone, tablet, or computer — however, you may need to download an app.

You don't need your phone to open a QR code. You probably already know how to scan a QR code with your phone. It's simple enough: just open the camera app, point your phone at the code, and tap the ...

Nowadays, you can find QR (quick-response) codes on everything. These odd-looking, black-and-white, pixelated designs were originally used by the automotive industry, but today they are most often ...

QR codes are becoming an increasingly popular way to get information on places or products in the real world, including restaurants, historical landmarks and more. They're showing up in magazines, ...

Once thought of as tools for product advertising or historic tours, quick response (QR) codes are now making their way onto building permits. On Thursday, Jan. 6, Catawba County, N.C., began using the ...

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You’ve heard of phishing, which is when scammers send emails or text messages in an attempt to steal personal information. Quishing is just that, but all it takes is a scan of a QR code.

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