While they may not be the all-in-one solution some had envisioned, QR codes are still very popular. It’s easy to understand why, too — just point your camera or scanner at a QR code, and you’re ...

Avoid downloading third-party apps to scan QR codes.

Some of our favorite tools are getting short shrift. The instruments around us that become ubiquitous over time can eventually be taken for granted or pigeonholed. It’s hard to believe, for instance, ...

The use of Google Sheets can help you in executing a working QR code attendance system. As the schools and offices' means of attendance are heavily affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, the use of ...

This week the folks at Google have updated the iOS (and soon the Android) version of the Chrome web browser. This update uses the camera of the device it's running on to locate and scan QR codes as ...

Now that Google is using the two-dimensional bar codes as part of its local businesses listings program, it's all the more reason for an app to help read them. CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a ...

Installing new apps for your Android device is easy: launch the Android Market application, search for an app and install it. However, with a barcode or "quick response" scanner app, you can also ...

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.