Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

With the digital world becoming more interactive and integrated, QR codes have become a common feature in daily activities. A QR code (Quick Response code) is a type of barcode that contains ...

QR codes are popular elsewhere in the world, and catching on in the U.S., but one barrier to common use is the need for a special app on a smartphone to read them. Not a problem now, as even ...

QR codes are popping up everywhere – from product packaging and restaurants’ menus to gas stations. QR stands for "quick response." Scanning the code with your phone's camera will typically open the ...

This summer's Windows 10 update will add QR codes to the Blue Screen of Death. Smart idea or just more frustration? Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You probably already know how to scan a QR code with your phone. It ...

You’ve heard of phishing, which is when scammers send emails or text messages in an attempt to steal personal information. Quishing is just that, but all it takes is a scan of a QR code.