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Barcode Design Creative Options from Japan

Many people think barcodes are pretty homely. Packaging design professionals, in particular, often  

Anniversary of 1st Barcode Patent Honored by Google

Today is the 57th anniversary of the first barcode patent. Apparently that interested Google enough to devote one of their famous doodles to mark the occasion. At this Examiner.com article you can see the result and a quick overview of why so many people are fans of the technology.

In Japan, Men with Comb-Over Hairstyles Derided as 'Barcode Dudes'

When the word ‘barcode’ is used by the next generation to ridicule some within the older generation,

Microchip Bag Tags for Your Luggage?

Depending on whether or not you’ve ever had the experience of losing your luggage — or having someone lose it for you

Challenging Barcode Quiz Offered by SupplyChainDigest

Are you a barcode guru? That’s the question SupplyChainDigest can help you resolve by taking their ten question quiz, located here

Will Barcodes on Trees Stop Illegal Logging?

Obviously by now you know I’m a big advocate for barcodes.

GS1 DataBar: Inevitable in age when "information is king and space is limited?"

At barcode.com, writer Melina McLean has posted a poll question asking whether or not you think the GS1 DataBar will replace the UPC.

QR Code Update: Can 83% of Young Japanese Mobile Phone Users be Wrong?

I saw a poll the other day in which some reputable group estimated the

Federal Court Judge: State-Specific Barcodes Likely Unconstitutional

You could say this is water under the bridge since this story has been featured here a couple of times . . . and hopefully this will be the last. But this is what happens when some folks consider barcodes trivial add-ons

RFID Approaching Cost Parity with Passive Systems?

If I made electronic swizzle sticks that could be used to stir your cocktail and clean your ears, you can bet I’d come up with some reason why you couldn’t live without

GS1 UK Offers Music A Single Barcode License Scheme for £25!

What’s this?

Fake Product Clues: Barcodes, Certification Marks… and Spelling?

Local broadcast news outlets routinely run stories warning viewers about the dangers of faulty, counterfeit