QR codes, invented in 1994 by Japanese engineer Masahiro Hara, are a type of matrix barcode to store digital information efficiently. Using a QR code scanner, the data embedded in these codes can be ...

Two-dimensional barcodes called Quick Response codes, or QR codes for short, are used to store data that devices can read. While QR codes are popularly scanned via smartphones, what if you want to ...

As announced in May, Google has given its default QR code scanner on Android an appreciable redesign. Upon launch (via the Quick Settings Tile or lockscreen shortcut), there’s a nice animation of the ...

Google has finally started rolling out the design refresh for Android’s built-in QR code scanner, which we first spotted a year ago. The new interface brings all the buttons close to the bottom of the ...

Abstract: Malicious Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) are the major issue posed by cybersecurity threats. Cyberattackers spread malicious URLs to carry out attacks such as phishing and malware, which ...

In today’s digital age, where efficiency and instant access are crucial, the QR code (Quick Response code) has emerged as a popular medium for quick data sharing, payments, marketing, and more. The ...

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The latest Snipping Tool version 11.2503.27.0 brings Text Extraction capabilities to Windows. Unlike previously, you no longer need to take a screenshot for extracting and copy texts from the screen.

Now, head back to the camera app, and try scanning your QR code again. 3. Update your iPhone Updating your iPhone is another effective way to fix the QR code scanner issue. Sometimes, an outdated ...

The Quick Response code (or QR code) was introduced in 1994, but it never really took off in the US until decades later when the pandemic created a need for a quick ...