ScanLife is the technology behind the new Sprint ads that have started to appear in print media. I found one in my issue of Wired and while I'm a T-Mobile user, you can still download the application ...

Someone’s hard work can be another’s stepping-stone to success! Barcode was the brainchild of Norman Joseph Woodland, but it is George Laurer who is credited for bringing the idea to fruition.

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In the world of online pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, distinguishing genuine products from counterfeits can be challenging. To address this concern, the SmartID system introduces a counterfeit ...

(The Conversation) — Few objects in the world are more immediately recognizable than the barcode. After all, barcodes are all around us — more than 6 billion are scanned every single day. They’re on ...