Google is rolling out barcode and QR code support in Circle to Search. The feature automatically scans barcodes and QR codes and presents a chip that takes you to the result.

When Circle to Search was introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, it immediately became one of the best new features on Android phones. Hard Mode: Screenshotting a QR code → going to ...

A deep dive into beta versions of Google Play services revealed several UI tweaks, including improved QR code scanning. Android phones already feature dedicated QR scanning functionality, but it ...

The rise of QR codes for contactless exchanges during the COVID-19 pandemic made the technology all the more appealing for criminals, according to cybersecurity firm Trellix.More than a third of ...

Scammers often use phishing techniques to access secure data or personal information. Cybersecurity company Egress reports that QR Code scams in emails accounted for 12.4% of all phishing emails ...

QR codes are designed with alignment and scaling features, not to mention checksums and significant redundancy. They have to be, because you’re taking photos of them with your potato-camera w… ...

QR scanning is habitual—59% of users scan QR codes daily to access information, offers, and services instantly. Engagement is high-intent —A QR scan isn’t a casual scroll; it’s a decision.

The No Kings Day marches and rallies showed strength and spirit, boosted participants’ courage, gave us voice through our numbers and the breadth of our presence. Trump’s Iran strikes should fuel ...

Phishing is one of the most common crimes, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Phishing crimes were reported nearly 299,000 times in 2023—a 161% ...