QR codes are a type of barcode, or scannable pattern, that contain various forms of data, like website links, account ...

Barcode technology has become so widespread that many consumers take it for granted, but the technology continues to offer numerous benefits in a wide array of businesses. With only some basic ...

If you plan to run a very small store, sometimes called a "mom and pop" shop, you can probably hand-enter pricing information when ringing up a customer's order. For a larger scale operation, however, ...

"Barcode Journeys" exhibit at the Somerville Museum explores the relationship between humans and barcodes through ...

You can scan a barcode with your iPhone by using a third-party app. Currently, there are no built-in apps that can read barcodes.