QR code, short for Quick Response Code, is a kind of matrix barcode that includes information about a product or service. You can find it being used for advertising purposes, where brands put up ...

Static QR Code: A square, two-dimensional barcode that, when scanned with a smart phone’s reader app, directs people to a mobile-friendly website, launches a video, or serves up other digital content.

What is a QR Reader? A QR reader is a device that can read the information on a QR code. It may be an app or software, but it must have this capability to scan and decode the data in order for you to ...

Another handy and free generator is QR Code Generator. It allows you to create static and dynamic QR codes (editable even after printing) that you can use for different purposes and in various formats ...

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 ...