You don't need your phone to open a QR code. You probably already know how to scan a QR code with your phone. It's simple enough: just open the camera app, point your phone at the code, and tap ...

QR codes can house a whole lot of data, from the URL of a webpage or service, to where to directly download an app. Here's how to scan them.

Ever wonder what those weird black-and-white square codes are? Here's how to read them with an iPhone, a BlackBerry, or an Android smartphone.

Once thought of as tools for product advertising or historic tours, quick response (QR) codes are now making their way onto building permits. On Thursday, Jan. 6, Catawba County, N.C., began using ...

QR codes aren’t new technology. They’ve actually been around for 30 years, but their adoption has skyrocketed in recent years.

Scanning a QR code without your phone requires a little help from Google or a webcam.