A heated debate has erupted online over barcodes and QR codes printed on election ballots, with voters questioning whether the codes could be used to trace who voted for whom, potentially violating ...

I break down how barcodes work and the information they reveal about products. The moment Trump found out the Supreme Court killed his tariffs Nobel economist warns a dearth of blue-collar jobs is ...

The viral magnetic cat-eye nail effect opened up a whole new world of opportunity for nail art: They catch the light in a way that gives nail designs a sense of fluid motion. This gives circular ...

The start of the new year brings the retail industry closer to an important inflection point. By the beginning of 2027, every point of sale (POS) system must be able to scan 2D barcodes such as QR ...

The new GE Profile smart refrigerator has a built-in barcode scanner and internal crisper cameras to make it easier to keep track of groceries. The appliance will be shown for the first time at CES ...

GE Profile has launched a brand-new smart fridge at CES 2026, sporting one unique feature we've never seen before. It could forever change the way you shop for groceries and manage other household ...

Losing your passport on an international trip can be stressful. But there is one easy trick that could help make things a little smoother if this does happen to you. In early 2025, influencer Valerie ...

Benjamin Claeys is CEO of QR TIGER, MENU TIGER and GiftLips. He also hosts Stay QRious, a podcast about QR code best practices. Barcodes have been a staple of commerce since the first UPC barcode was ...

Talk about a hidden value. Walmart shoppers are losing their minds after learning that the store’s budget-friendly Great Value items come equipped with invisible barcodes — a secret hiding in plain ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 13 (UPI) --Consumers might notice more people these days taking cellphone photos of products on supermarket shelves. What they actually are doing is checking those products via ...