You probably scan QR codes without giving them a second thought—but how do those little black-and-white squares actually work? This month's Bits & Bytes explores the surprising history, clever ...

QR code phishing bypasses MFA, leading to data theft. How quishing attacks work, and what you can do to stay safe.  Ever had ...

As of 2026, the built-in camera app on virtually every Android device has fully replaced third-party QR code scanners. Since Google’s deep integration of QR detection into Camera2 API across Android ...

Question: Are QR codes really dangerous and if so, what should I be looking for? Answer: QR codes have become so woven into everyday life that most people scan them without a second thought; ...

QR codes, short for Quick-Response codes, are pretty neat. You scan the code using your device's camera, which picks up embedded information, often to share details or direct you to a website. The ...

Google previewed Android 17 at I/O 2026, and the anti-theft and privacy features are the standout additions. Most security features require you to turn them on before they can protect you — which ...

Google is introducing a major update to Quick Share on Android, making it easier for users to transfer files directly to iPhones and other iOS devices. The company officially revealed the new QR ...

Google has started rolling out a new Quick Share feature that lets Android users share files with iPhones using QR codes. iPhone users can scan the QR code through the Camera app, after which the file ...

OpenAI has released a new way to interact with its Codex app from your smartphone. An update to ChatGPT’s mobile app brings remote access to Codex for Mac to the iPhone, iPad, and Android. Codex ...

This repository is a maintained fork of the original dm77/barcodescanner project. The original project was archived on July 1, 2020 and is no longer maintained by its original author. This fork keeps ...

Connecting to WiFi has become easier with the use of QR codes, which allow you to join a network without typing a password. This feature is especially useful when sharing internet access quickly and ...