QR codes can be really handy. A grid of seemingly random black-and-white squares can hold enough information to store website URLs, contact information, email addresses, pre-defined SMS text messages, ...

QR codes are everywhere these days-on product packaging, restaurant menus, even tickets and invoices. They make life easier by letting you access links, download files, or make payments with just a ...

Today’s README file topic concerns QR codes on the Windows Phone platform. We examine different techniques of scanning and generating QR codes, as well as a tricky browser method you can use to create ...

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a new scam that starts right at your front door. According to a recent alert from the FTC, the scam begins with fraudsters sending a mysterious ...

People should be careful when scanning QR codes, US officials have warned. Attackers are using the now prevalent technology to hide links to malicious websites, according to the Federal Trade ...

QR codes are convenient but experts warn they can hide costly scams. What steps should you take before you scan? Tips on how to keep yourself secure. Could a QR code put your privacy at risk? You see ...

Update: Others are seeing this now: While I'm happy there's more visibility for consumers who want to call, I don't like that these likely count as a full priced click. Need to look into it more, but ...

Amazon will start rolling out its own version of QR codes, TechCrunch reports. Called SmileCodes, they function just like a typical QR code -- scan it with your phone and see where it leads -- but ...