You can scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone, tablet, or computer — however, you may need to download an app.

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Retailers are adding pay-by-bank QR codes at checkout to bypass traditional card network fees and surcharges. A good example ...

Travelers can now store and use their digital passport on Android for faster, more secure airport experiences.

Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder connects to the Find My app on your iPhone, so you can follow its location, and it even houses a speaker so you can make ...

If you've got an iPhone 16 (or any of the best iPhones for that matter), scanning QR codes for digital menus, Wi-Fi passwords, and event tickets has never been easier. I've found the built-in scanner ...

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In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, ...

The iPhone is renowned for its blazing speed, but as fast as an iPhone and iOS 26 may be, there are still situations where your device may begin to act sluggish or feel like it's underperforming.

Nearly a decade after becoming a digital time capsule for your life’s moments, Snapchat is set to put a price on its Memories feature. The company announced last week that it’s capping free Memories ...