Named using an abbreviation that stands for “quick response,” QR codes originated in the 1990s in Japan’s automotive industry, where they were used to aid in the management of vehicle production. And since then, the pixelated squares that nearly instantly lead users of smartphones, tablets, and other camera-equipped smart devices to sources of desired information and data have seemingly popped up everywhere. As most modern consumers have likely observed, these codes can be found on everyday items ranging from business cards and real estate listings to TV commercials, social media posts and product labels. But consumers are not the only...
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