Everywhere you look at the South by Southwest conference this week, you see QR codes. The square “quick response” codes turn URLs, vCards, or any kind of text into a jumble of pixels that you can scan ...

QR or Quick Response codes are one of the most popular ways to access information on the go. Invented in 1994 and once considered the wave of the future, part of the QR code revival that started in ...

While they may not be the all-in-one solution some had envisioned, QR codes are still very popular. It’s easy to understand why, too — just point your camera or scanner at a QR code, and you’re ...

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You can scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Scanning QR codes lets you easily access websites, restaurant menus, videos, and more ...

Before you scan that QR code, did you know scammers can swap out QR codes to trick people into handing over their info and stealing their money? Yes, we reported an incident in 2023. Fast-forward to ...

Have you ever wished for a quick, QR code-style way to check your Aadhaar card details? Good news: the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced exactly that—a dedicated, secure ...

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 ...

Earlier the QR code on physical Aadhaar letters and downloadable e-Aadhaar copies had only basic details like name, address, gender and date of birth. This was not enough for offline identity ...

Those square-shaped, jigsaw-puzzle-like QR codes have been popping up almost everywhere in hotels this year, from key card packets to cocktail napkins to bedroom pillows. And sometimes, you never know ...

Have you felt the need for a QR code-like verification system for your Aadhaar details? Fortunately, such an arrangement exists and is already available as a dedicated app for those needing a quick ...