Codes
QR codes: A technology that’s ready to connect retailers with shoppers
QR codes have become increasingly popular in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the technology has become easier to use and consumers have shopped at home more. Nearly half of Americans are now familiar with the black-and-white boxes that resemble complicated mazes. A June 2021 survey conducted by Statista Research found that 45% …
Breaking cover – Indonesia’s government pushes back against Islamic dress codes | Asia
MOST TEENAGERS starting at a new school want to fit in. But not Jeni Hia. On her first day at a public high school in Padang, the capital of West Sumatra province, the 16-year-old was the only girl whose hair was uncovered. Indonesia has the world’s largest population of Muslims: 235m, some 87% of its …
Arrival of NHS contact-tracing app heralds return of QR codes | Technology
As people across England and Wales download the long-awaited NHS contact-tracing app on Thursday, they’ll also contribute to one of the most unlikely revivals of the Covid era: the humble QR code. The app, which has been substantially rebuilt from the version first tested in the Isle of Wight in May, has had two significant …
Four Irish Influencers Found Breaking Advertising Codes
Influencers breaking the rules Four online influencers have been sanctioned by the Advertising Standards Authority. The industry watchdog found they did not clearly tell their followers that they were running paid posts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@ellieekellyy) on Sep 5, 2019 at 3:13pm PDT The advertising watchdog has …
