( MENAFN - GetNews) Did you know that QR codes are expected to be used by over 5 billion people worldwide by 2025? What started as a tool for tracking inventory has now become a game-changer in many industries, from retail to weddings. Today, QR codes are changing how businesses connect with customers, making things easier, more engaging, and more efficient. This shift isn't just a trend-it's a permanent move toward digital, with QR codes playing a key role in boosting both customer satisfaction and business growth. Industries like retail, food and beverage, real estate, events, and weddings are using QR codes to meet specific needs and enhance customer experiences. For example, a QR code for wedding pictures allows guests to easily access and share photos without the usual hassle. By looking at how QR codes are applied, we can see their growing role in business and the benefits they bring to various sectors. Retail: A New Shopping Experience QR codes enhance the shopping experience by giving customers quick access to product details, exclusive discounts, and loyalty programs. By scanning codes on products or ads, shoppers can easily find information like ingredients, instructions, and prices, helping them make informed choices. Using these codes also makes shopping more enjoyable. Customers can read reviews and access special offers right on their phones. This creates a more interactive shopping experience, especially for tech-savvy shoppers. Retailers gain valuable details into customer preferences, which helps them create personalized marketing. Weddings: Simplifying Photo Sharing QR codes are becoming popular at weddings, making it easy for guests to share photos. Couples often create unique codes that link to online albums, allowing guests to upload and exchange photos from the event. This digital solution not only simplifies photo management but also encourages guest participation. The shared albums create a sense of community, giving the couple a variety of memories from different perspectives. Guests can quickly add their candid shots, making sure no moment goes unnoticed. Using technology in this way adds a modern twist to wedding traditions, increasing engagement and connection among family and friends. Food and Beverage: Streamlining Menus and Ordering QR codes in restaurants and cafés are making the ordering process faster and improving customer experiences. Scanning the codes lets customers view digital menus with details on items, ingredients, and prices, all without touching physical menus. This change supports hygiene, especially in a post-pandemic world where minimizing contact is important for both businesses and customers. QR codes do more than just show the menu; they let customers order and pay straight from their phones. This makes things run smoother in busy restaurants, allowing staff to focus on preparing food and providing service instead of handling transactions. Real Estate: Virtual Tours Made Easy Using QR codes in real estate makes it easier for buyers to explore properties. Placed on for-sale signs, these codes allow quick scans that lead to detailed property info, like pricing, square footage, and key features. QR codes can also link to images and video tours, giving potential buyers a better sense of the space without needing to visit in person. This saves time and expands the reach of listings, making it easier for people to compare options. More than just a marketing tool , QR codes represent a move toward using technology to simplify and improve the home-buying experience. Events and Entertainment: Connecting Guests Effortlessly QR codes are transforming how people experience events like concerts, festivals, and conferences. By scanning the codes, attendees can enter without physical tickets, speeding up entry and reducing wait times. This makes for a smoother flow of visitors and helps organizers manage crowds, improving the overall event experience. QR codes also give attendees easy access to schedules, maps, and live updates during the event. This keeps guests informed about sessions, performances, and any changes. Networking is also easier with QR codes, as attendees can share their social media profiles and quickly exchange contact information. QR codes have emerged as a versatile tool that enhances convenience and engagement across multiple industries. From transforming retail shopping and streamlining food service to simplifying real estate transactions and enriching event experiences, their applications are wide-ranging and impactful. In weddings, QR codes add a modern, interactive touch, making photo sharing seamless and inclusive. Their ability to provide instant access to information, services, and connections highlights their adaptability in meeting diverse needs. As businesses and individuals continue adopting QR technology, it's clear that these small codes are leaving a significant mark on how we interact, shop, celebrate, and stay informed in an increasingly digital world. MENAFN23122024003238003268ID1109025397 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.The video has sparked a heated debate on social media platforms, with many condemning the abusive behavior and calling for immediate action to be taken against the alleged perpetrators. Netizens have expressed shock and disbelief that such inhumane treatment could be taking place in a modern society.The European Union will demand Sir Keir Starmer gives EU fishermen access to British waters and accept ECJ legal rulings in exchange for a new Brexit trade deal, a report has said. Brussels wants Britain to hand over legal decisions and judgements to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for an improved trading relationship. A blueprint seen by The Times is reported to say Sir Keir would have to guarantee EU fishermen access to UK waters and "effectively" undo Britain's marine protections. The document will be presented to a council of European ministers next week, according to the same publication ahead of formal trade talks set to start in 2025. As a start, Britain must accept the "status quo" on fishing before talks can begin, with the same level of catch allowances and access for EU boats. Another EU demand includes the dismantling of the UK's marine protection policy, amid French-led opposition. The document also says Starmer has to agree to drag all existing and new EU laws on food and agriculture onto the UK's statute books and for Britain to submit to ECJ rulings over EU law. According to The Times , the document states: "Member states are open to considering an agreement with the UK that would remove the SPS border between Great Britain and the Union on condition that there is full alignment to the Union acquis, and the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the EU is preserved for the interpretation of Union law". SPS stands for sanitary and phytosanitary. It is a term used to describe animal and plant goods, which under the existing EU-UK trade deal require extra certificates and licences. Brussels will also push for changes to freedom of movement with a youth mobility scheme, which had been rejected by the Labour Government over concerns about its impact on Britain's net migration. Sir Keir has ruled out a return to the EU's single market, customs union and freedom of movement, but he wants a new veterinary deal to reduce border checks. He also wants mutual recognition for some professional qualifications. Among the Prime Minister's many overseas visits since entering Downing Street in July, he has visited Paris, Berlin, Dublin and Rome as part of a charm offensive ahead of next year's talks. The first of a series of regular UK-EU leader summits is due to take place early next year. Sir Keir and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, have already agreed to strengthen cooperation. Formal talks on the UK's existing Brexit deal with the bloc are due to begin in 2025. The Department for Business and Trade has been approached for comment.
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals took care of business and won three straight games for the first time this season. Cincinnati is playing its best football, but it might be too late to sneak into the playoffs, with five teams battling for the two remaining AFC postseason spots. At 7-8, the Bengals are on the bubble along with two other teams that have the same record, the Colts and Dolphins. To have a chance, the Bengals will need to beat the visiting Denver Broncos (9-6) on Saturday, then try to take down the Steelers (10-5) at Pittsburgh in the regular-season finale. They'll need some help from other teams, too. The rub for the Bengals is that they have yet to beat a team with a winning record this season. Now with some momentum for the first time, the Bengals will have to clear that hurdle. “It’s just what it’s supposed to feel like for us. This is our expectation," coach Zac Taylor said after the Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 24-6 on Sunday. “We just put ourselves in a position to now play some real meaningful games. ... We found a way to get the win and now we can turn our focus to a short week and the Denver Broncos.” Joe Burrow became the first player in NFL history to throw for at least 250 yards and three or more touchdowns in seven consecutive games. One of his TD passes, to Tee Higgins, came as he was falling down. He finished 23 for 30 for 252 yards. ... Ja'Marr Chase continues to build his resume as he strives to win the receiving “triple crown.” He had six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Browns and leads the league in receptions, yards and TDs. ... K Cade York tied a franchise record with a 59-yard field goal. “The guys have responded this way all season,” Taylor said. “We lost some heartbreakers to be quite frank, and games that just came down to the end. It doesn’t mean that we’ve had a bad football team and we weren’t in it. We’ve been in this, and now — I don’t want to say getting our confidence back, because we’ve had confidence — but we’re just making the plays necessary at the critical points of the game to take control of these games. That’s really what’s happened the last three weeks, and we’ve got to continue that.” Burrow has fumbled 10 times this season. Against the Browns, he lost a fumble on a strip-sack with the Bengals on the Cleveland 2-yard-line. Last week, S Jordan Battle scooped a fumble and ran it all the way back, only to fumble as he crossed the goal line, leading to a touchback. Against the Browns, he intercepted a second-half pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the end zone. The Bengals' defense has nine takeaways in the past two games. Cincinnati's depleted offensive line allowed four sacks. The offensive line took a hit when tackle Amarius Mims went out with an ankle injury and didn't return. 5.1 — Yards per carry by RB Chase Brown, who seems to get better every week. He had 18 carries for 91 yards. The Bengals continue their improbable effort to slip into the playoffs when they host the Broncos in their home finale on Saturday. They finish the season the following week at Pittsburgh.How will AI reshape the world? Well, it could be the spreadsheet of the 21st century | John Naughton
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