Rise of the QR Codes
Before the pandemic, QR codes were largely viewed as a bit of a novelty. However thanks to the pandemic, the humble QR code has seen a revival.
Before the pandemic, QR codes were largely viewed as a bit of a novelty. Many people didn't know how they worked, and you'd rarely see them in the wild.
Perhaps you might spot one on an advertising campaign at a bus stop, or as a way to enter a promotion on the back of a food package.
However thanks to the pandemic, the humble QR code has seen a revival.
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