QR codes–square, dot-matrix variants of the venerable UPC–are becoming an increasingly popular way to share information such as URLs, contact details, GPS coordinates, and calendar events. The idea is ...

QR codes — or "Quick Response" codes — are square-shaped barcodes that can be scanned by mobile devices. They are used for a variety of applications, from pulling up a restaurant menu to directing ...

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. QR codes are a handy tool to bridge the offline with the ...

Is there such a thing as animated QR codes? And could they work? Even those who may not know how exactly QR codes work have pretty much been exposed to them by now.

For instance, using relatively inexpensive labels from Avery and a free app on the company's website, you can create QR, or Quick Response, codes customers can scan with a number of free apps ...