First invented for use in industrial applications in Japan in the early 1990s, QR codes were being widely used by consumers when smartphones with QR readers became more prevalent in the 2000s. After ...

Designed as a high-tech marketing resource, QR (quick response) codes have many useful applications. These (usually) black-and-white algorithmic codes are gateways to a potential multimedia nirvana.

“Quick response” or QR codes have been around since the 1990s. They’ve gained popularity since the dawn of the smartphone, but the use of QR codes by businesses has skyrocketed recently in the wake of ...

Pepsi, Jeep, Snapchat, Pinterest, Facebook Messenger, Spotify. The list of brands and platforms recently making a commitment to QR codes is impressive, especially considering that not too long ago ...

In a world focused on digital-first experiences, companies are constantly finding new ways to bridge the gap between offline and online communication. One tool that has quietly gained traction is the ...