Are QR Codes Ready for Their Close-Up?

QR codes are still waiting for their break-out moment. But the 2D barcodes, which trigger URLs or information when scanned, continue to gather quiet momentum that could finally tap into the potential of the technology. A recent batch of news on QR codes ties in some well-known companies and makes the process of scanning and creating codes a little more relevant and useful for users.

We may be still a ways off from Japan-like QR code adoption, where it’s a mainstream tool, but the pieces are slowly falling into place. Here’s a look at some