Static QR Code: A square, two-dimensional barcode that, when scanned with a smart phone’s reader app, directs people to a mobile-friendly website, launches a video, or serves up other digital content.

QR codes are a type of barcode, or scannable pattern, that contain various forms of data, like website links, account ...

Masahiko Hara, who developed the QR code, says the codes' uses have surpassed his expectations. (Photo courtesy of Denso Wave Inc.) Did you know those square QR codes we see all around us were ...

Whether you’re ordering drinks to your table in a pub or want to pay for car parking, QR codes make life simple. A quick scan of a black-and-white grid on your mobile phone takes you straight to a ...