QR code innovation Archives

Honeybees Get High-Tech with QR Code Backpacks

05/05/202505/06/2025 L. Green

Penn State’s New Bee Tracking Tech Is Buzzing With Potential Ever wondered what bees are up to during their daily buzz? Turns out, scientists at Penn State have been wondering the same thing. And now, thanks to a groundbreaking tracking system, they’re getting answers. Here’s the scoop. Researchers in Pennsylvania and New York have developed a clever way to slap a metaphorical “backpack” on these tiny creatures. By attaching teensy QR codes to more than 32,000 honey bees, they’re unlocking the secrets of bee behavior. The goal? To figure out…

Could This New QR Code Technology Stamp Out ‘Quishing’ Scams?

04/30/202504/30/2025 QR Code Press

The Rise of QR Codes and the Cyber Threats That Followed QR codes are everywhere. From restaurant menus to product packaging to event tickets, they’ve quietly become a staple of modern convenience. But with this widespread use comes a darker trend. Cybercriminals have latched onto QR codes as a tool for phishing scams, cleverly labeled as “quishing.” By manipulating these tiny square grids, hackers can lure unsuspecting users into sharing sensitive data on fake websites that look like they belong to trusted institutions. It’s a sneaky tactic and, unfortunately, an…

What If a QR Code Became the Mona Lisa of the Future?

04/29/2025 John Montgallo

Turning QR Codes Into Art: How Artvizual is Transforming the Game QR codes. We all use them—for menus, payments, guided tours—you name it. They’ve become a daily part of life, with 59% of us scanning them every single day, according to recent numbers. But while they’re undeniably practical, traditional QR codes don’t exactly scream creativity. That’s where Artvizual changes the game. This Amsterdam-based company has flipped the script by launching a store that turns plain QR codes into stunning pieces of visual art, both animated and static. A Quick Look…