Google Messages for Web is Losing QR Code Sign-in Option

Google Messages for web is losing the QR code login option soon. Users have to sign in with a Google account to access ...

Android will hide some app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google has explained how app sideloading will work on Android once its new developer verification process is in place.
Indiatimes

'Rickrolling' in board exam? Class 12 maths paper QR code 'leads' to Rick Astley song, sparks viral buzz; CBSE responds

NEW DELHI: A QR code reportedly printed on the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) Class 12 mathematics question paper has triggered a wave of online speculation after students claimed that ...
Live Science

World's smallest QR code can store data for thousands of years ‪—‬ but you need an electron microscope to see it

Scientists created a tiny matrix that stores data by etching its grid into a thin ceramic film with a focused ion beam. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...
Newsweek

ICE Agents To Be Forced To Wear ‘Clearly Visible QR Code’ Under New Plan

On Thursday, a trio of Democratic lawmakers, led by Representative Ritchie Torres of New York, introduced a proposal to Congress that would require ICE and CBP agents "engaged in law enforcement or ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
InfoWorld

Getting started with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio or VS Code

The way software is developed has undergone multiple sea changes over the past few decades. From assembly language to cloud-native development, from monolithic architecture to microservices, from ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft is retiring the Lens scanner app for iOS, Android

Microsoft has started retiring the Microsoft Lens PDF scanner app for Android and iOS devices on Friday, January 9th, with plans to remove it from app stores next month. Microsoft Lens (previously ...
Android Flagship

How to Scan QR Codes on Android: A Step-by-Step Guide

QR codes are everywhere—from restaurant menus and payment links to Wi-Fi credentials and app downloads. If you’re using an Android device, scanning a QR code is quick and easy, and in most cases, you ...
9to5google

Android’s QR code scanner redesign is rolling back out

Back in July, Google widely introduced a redesign of the Android QR code scanner, but then rolled it back. The updated interface is now starting to reappear. This is the QR code scanner available from ...
Lifehacker

You Can Now Easily Verify Your Android Contacts' Identities

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. Did you ...