QR codes containing all the information of the dairy and a unique alphanumeric identification code are placed by law on every wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images ...

From the upcoming generation of “iPad kids” glued to their screens to the ubiquitous but unpopular QR code menu (paywall), critics claim that a proliferation of technology is depriving people of human ...

QR code creation has surged by over 200% in the past year. The retail industry in particular has largely embraced these 2D barcodes to elevate shopping experiences, using the technology to access ...