Designed as a high-tech marketing resource, QR (quick response) codes have many useful applications. These (usually) black-and-white algorithmic codes are gateways to a potential multimedia nirvana.

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 ...

Technology speeds up our world, enabling faster turnaround times, streamlined efforts and near-instant transactions. At the same time, today’s consumer is more interested in buying the right item than ...

Creating your own QR code is easier than ever. This step-by-step guide shows beginners how to generate a custom QR code in minutes—no technical skills required.