Avoid downloading third-party apps to scan QR codes.

Most people think of barcode scanners as clunky retail gadgets, not something quietly built into the phone they use every day. Yet modern smartphones ship with powerful tools that can read everything ...

Amazon has released an updated version of its iPhone app which lets you search for items by scanning their barcodes with your phone’s camera. That means you can walk through a store, pick up an item, ...

ScanLife is the technology behind the new Sprint ads that have started to appear in print media. I found one in my issue of Wired and while I'm a T-Mobile user, you can still download the application ...