QR Codes are now widely known, especially when people are looking for contactless ways to proceed with different aspects like payments, online purchases, and check-out catalogs. For that reason today, we present to you, five international news about the use of QR Codes.
The QR code has reached every corner of the world
The world is in constant changes, moreover when we are talking about technology. QR Codes are not that new in the world, but now more than ever, its importance is reaching higher levels. These international news show exactly how convenient and practical they are, keep reading!
QR Codes in Prague’s lamp poles
The city’s lamp poles have always been numbered to help several city services, in case of an incident to pinpoint the exact location. But now the city is taking this system into the new century by adding a QR Code to each pole and keeping its identification number. The company in charge of this original method is the local company Technologie hlavního města Prahy (THMP).
The main objective is to report an accident or an unauthorized advertisement. Still, in the future, they will expect to involve other city services and the Integrated Rescue System. They also want to add tourist information and essential data for Prague citizens. Read the full story here.
Helping fashion brands to be ethical
The fashion industry has been under several scandals about unethical aspects. For that reason, brands are starting to use QR Codes to show transparency to their consumers, especially if the brand is sustainable. Brands put in each item from X collection a label affixed with a QR Code, which contains data about the material, roll of fabric, carbon footprint, country of origin, and even the story behind the piece. Find out more here.
Thailand will introduce cross-border payments
Asia is a continent where transactions and businesses are growing every day. But,the currency there is different for each country. That is the primary motivation for Thailand to implement cross-border payments with countries like Singapore, Myanmar, and Cambodia. These payments will be carried out with the use of QR Codes because there is a lack of digital payment platforms that can process different currencies simultaneously, so the codes will give the leverage to perform payments. Check out the full story.
Technological advances surprise us
The QR Codes are perfect for showing the newest technological advances about robotic and apps. Read more about them with this international news!
WhatsApp will start adding contacts with QR Code
This is one of the most popular messaging apps around the world, and it shows new features, like adding contacts through a QR Code. Usually, the contacts are added using their phone number. With this update, you can share your QR Code, which will contain your phone number and profile information. Right now it’s just a beta test, but it was under development for some time, now that beta testers are checking it out we can expect updates soon.
Because WhatsApp is now under Facebook, it is expected that the code can be shared through it, and even Instagram. There are also rumors about a multi-device account, that is expected to be presented soon, but there aren’t more details. Let’s wait for more information, meanwhile read the full story here.
Be served in Tokyo by a robotic bartender
Pop-up stores in Japan are pretty regular, but now they are futuristic. Taking, for example, The Zeroken Robo Tavern has hired a robotic bartender to serve any drink to commuters from Ikebukuro train station, one of the most bustling stations in Tokyo. This is a pilot test to know how consumers respond to be attended by a robot.
The way to obtain the desired drink is to pay first at an automatic kiosk than a QR Code is given to them, that must be presented to the robot that will scan it, and proceed to make the drinks. Check out more about this futuristic method here.
International news about different uses of QR Codes are more and more regular, they are a fantastic tool for every user and business. Check out more exciting stories and articles about them with MyQRBC, don’t forget to follow us in our social media!
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