QR Code Press

YouTube comments cleanup attempt launched, giving trolls a timeout

12/20/202212/17/2022 Julie Campbell

Users whose abusive comments violate community guidelines will be suspended for 24 hours. A new rollout has begun in an effort to help control the growing toxicity in YouTube comments, particularly in terms of those violating community guidelines. The platform had previously used tools such as popups in the hopes of keeping interactions “respectful”. The improvement the YouTube comments environment had previously taken more subtle approaches, but the company has now added a touch more assertiveness to their angle by applying warnings and timeouts. If abusive YouTube comments are detected…

KitKat QR code launched by Google and Nestlé

05/30/201605/28/2016 Jennifer Goula

The two companies are working together to create packaging that will allow people to better enjoy their break time. Nestlé has now partnered up with Google in order to create a KitKat QR code on the packaging of the chocolate bar, which will make it easier for consumers to enjoy a few YouTube videos while they are taking their breaks. These quick response codes will be printed onto the chocolate bars outside the United States. When the KitKat QR code is scanned through the use of a smartphone that has…

iPhone YouTube virtual reality experience now available for all videos

05/20/201605/18/2016 L. Green

Google Cardboard youtube virtual reality

The latest Google Cardboard update now means that Apple smartphone users can see any video they want in VR. The most recent iOS update that has been released for Google Cardboard now means that the YouTube virtual reality viewing feature is now available to iPhone users for every video available on the massive database. Before the release of this update, that iOS functionality had been limited to only a certain few 360 degree videos. That said, users of Android based mobile devices have been able to enjoy the full YouTube…

Everyone should have a little QR code in their daily diet

03/22/2011 Sam Lambert

The food industry is making use of QR codes more these days. Pul Foods, a leading manufacturer of nutritious cereals and snacks, has announced that they will be partnering with Altimo, a software development firm that makes specialized landing pages for businesses. Pul Foods will be using the codes on their packaging and, using Altimo’s software, will construct landing pages that will offer product information and other digital content. Pul Foods will begin using the codes as part of the launch of their most recent snacks. Company CEO, Dr. Deepa…