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Walmart turns bus stops into QR code enabled virtual stores
The shopping centers of the world are cashing in on any and all free spaces available to bring their wares to consumers. While some of the males of our species might deny the thrill of shopping does not entice, it’s hard to resist it when it’s covered in some tech form. Take Walmart for example,…
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World’s largest Golf Club and Resort now hosts biggest QR Code
Mission Hills China is known for its expansive offerings of opulence and luxury. Touted as the World’s largest Golf Club and Resort, today 2,000 employees of the resort came together to create the largest human QR code. This, to take their message of eco-tourism to the world, and may be even beyond. It was created…
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McDonald’s QR-enabled packages will offer nutrition information
It’s been a while since McDonald’s really took an effort to bring innovation to the way they present their delicious offerings. Now, however we have nothing to complain with this cool innovation that the company plans to execute across global touch-points They are pioneering new carry-out bags and fountain beverage cups, which feature QR codes.…
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Google Now digital airline boarding passes use QR codes
Google has come up with a fantastic way to make your wait at the airport slightly shorter. The search engine giant has unveiled service that displays your boarding pass on your smartphone’s display! All you need to do is check-in with the airline as usual and use the Google Now system. The service automatically retrieves…
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Gangnam installs 8 pavement QR codes to guide tourists around in ‘style’
Psy has done his job be putting Gangnam on a prominent location, in the world map. Now, the district is taking it to the next level, with the installation of QR codes on pavements to help tourists move around and discover what the famous ‘style’ is all about. The codes have been installed, Four in…
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Tencent bakes 3 ton QR code cake to launch its new mobile application!
Chinese internet giant Tencent decided to come up with a novel way to launch its new mobile application using an enormously delicious cake to its advantage! With help from a local bakery, Tencent crafted a massive 3 ton cake designed as a QR code. Pointing a smartphone to the cake directed users to download the…
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Google experiments with new login system using QR codes
Security issues concerning email accounts has always been a hurdle various websites have been trying to overcome, and logging on to a private email account from a public computer isn’t really the smartest thing to do. Now, to help make logging into email accounts secure while using public computers, Google has come up with an…
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Icelandic pop star uses costume with QR codes
Icelandic pop sensation Kali from the Street Lord group has come up with a pretty innovative way to connect with her fans. Known for her bizarre costumes, just like Lady Gaga, Kali had designer Thorunn Arnadottir come up with this astounding dress, a mix of technology, wacky fashion and music. This dress has a beaded…
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Wearable QR codes, developed to replace business cards
If pulling out business cards out of your pocket seems a waste of energy, here’s a perfect way to lend out your essential information to those who require it, with a simple flash and scan method! All you need to do now is wear a barcode bracelet that can be read via smartphones and used…
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QR coded coins are big among the Dutch
How far would you go to secure the integrity of your homeland and its heritage? How relevant does the idea of currency as a national symbol of status seem to be to you? Well, the Dutch geeks are surely making the most of the current particular trend among coins. Their very own currency is all…
