A 2D barcode appears as a small, square matrix (like the QR code, for example) instead of vertical lines, and requires an optical scanner or camera (like the one in your smartphone) to access ...

Barcodes have defined how we shop for almost 50 years – but now one of the most ubiquitous technologies on the planet are set to become a relic of the past, writes Anthony Cuthbertson. What ...

Some 50 years after being first used on teabags in Spalding, Lincolnshire, barcodes are now set to become obsolete as they disappear in favour of modern QR codes .

50 years ago, UPC barcodes transformed the retail landscape. With the advent of 2D barcodes like DataMatrix and QR codes, retailers and brands alike will be able to better serve consumers and enhance ...

The humble QR (or Quick Response) code has become ubiquitous. Invented back in the 1990s to scan car parts, the barcodes got a popularity boost during the pandemic when touchless tech became ...

The standard supermarket barcode is nearing the end of its useful life. In its place, a new generation of QR codes have the potential to transform retail They can be found on Mars rovers and ocean ...

Discover why QR codes are set to replace barcodes, bringing efficiency and eco-friendly benefits to global retail.

Why is GS1 transitioning barcodes to the GS1 Digital Link? In recent years, many brands have responded to the increasing demand for more data by adding secondary barcodes to their product packaging. A ...

Wilkie said QR code technology, which had a moment during the pandemic, made the process easier with an existing data matrix already tested in the market. Asked about use of 2D barcodes in warehouses ...

Use online tools like WiFi Card or QiFi to create a printable QR code for your Wi-Fi password. This way, it becomes easy to distribute it.