QR codes might be one of the most useful inventions of recent years, but they can also hide an unpleasant surprise. These scannable black and white images are now everywhere, letting Android and ...

A QR Code scan is like a raised hand in a crowded room. It’s voluntary, visible, and tells you exactly who’s interested. Compare that to website cookies, which are more like secretly following someone ...

What kills January resolutions: lack of willpower or too many steps? Approximately 43% of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions before the end of the month. This may not be because they stop ...

WASHINGTON — If you receive a package you didn’t order, you may not want to open it. The FBI is warning about a new scam where criminals are sending unsolicited packages containing QR codes. This scam ...

In a hotel lobby, two QR Codes promote the same thing: a 10% discount on the breakfast buffet. One sits at eye level beside the elevator buttons, right where guests wait with their phones in hand. The ...

Back in July, Google widely introduced a redesign of the Android QR code scanner, but then rolled it back. The updated interface is now starting to reappear. This is the QR code scanner available from ...

Every November, retailers flood channels with bigger banners, bolder discounts, and heavier ad spend. The strategy draws crowds, but conversions? That’s where most campaigns stall. If anyone has ever ...

WXIN/WTTV – The Better Business Bureau wants you to be aware of a scam that involves packages you didn’t order arriving at your door. That “surprise” delivery may be not be a gift at all. In a ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — QR codes are everywhere, from restaurant tables and parking meters to utility bills, but that convenience now comes with growing risks. Cybersecurity experts say scammers are ...

Scan QR codes faster with these tips. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can scan a QR code directly from your iPhone — you don’t need to download a third ...

It's generally best to avoid scanning a QR code of unknown origin, and caution is becoming more important as threats proliferate. Anybody can make a QR code in a matter of seconds using free online ...