Laurence Vallana

Barcode turns 50 but its days might be numbered

Published by Hurriyet on Sun, 04/02/2023 - 10:32

The patch of irregular vertical lines that revolutionized checking out at the supermarket and facilitated the globalization of retail is turning 50.

But as the barcode celebrates its birthday today, its days might be numbered as it faces competition from the younger QR code, the information-filled squares used in smartphones.