The domain dedicated to all things 2D code. If it is black, white, square and grid-like, it should be here. BAWS features inspirational implementations, innovative use of mobile marketing and artistic license with QR code and 2D barcodes.
A curious engineer carried out 31 different kinds and levels of image distortion to QR codes and tested if the codes could still be read.
Some good general technical information on QR codes and the extent to which you can deform them whilst still being readable. Important if you are making a designer QR code. Overall QR codes are pretty hardy and resistant to data corruption.
Why the Bar Code Will Always Be the Mark of the Beast
Revelation is the final book of the Bible’s New Testament, and among other things, it foretells an apocalypse in which a beast will rise from the earth, rain fire from the heavens, and lay his mark on all of humankind — a mark used to buy and sell.
ReadWriteWeb puts QR Codes on deathwatch
Where they will remain for a long time yet. NFC, augmented reality are not as prevalent and will take a very long time to filter through to mass smartphone users.
CEO of paperlinks, an end-to-end service that offers QR Code creation, mobile landing page and tracking to businesses; explains in his opinion, why he thinks QR Code are going to be around for a while longer. He’s biased of course, but he makes some good points.