QR codes - a quick way to swap bits of information

QR code for URL totalFlux.blogspot.com encoded with RedLaser iPhone app

There are many different ways one can transfer information these days. QR code is yet another way to do just that. What it is essentially is a 2D bar code that anyone with a capable mobile device and the right application can generate as well as scan. QR codes are not exactly a new phenomena since they have been used in the automotive industry to label parts for many years. However, in recent years with the advent of the smart phone QR codes started to trickle into the consumer markets. There are many QR applications available on the iPhone as well as other smart phones. For example I used a free application called RedLaser to generate the QR code at the top of this page on an iPhone. With RedLaser it is a breeze to encode contact information, a URL, or any other snippet of text. If you already own a smart phone today grab one of the numerous QR applications available for your device and see for yourself how easy it is to create your own two-dimensional bar code.

To learn more about QR codes please visit Wikipedia

Apple updates MacBook Air and Mac Mini and rolls out the all new OS X Lion

Today Apple updated MacBook Air and Mac Mini with the latest greatest 2nd generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors that are twice as fast as the previous offerings. The recently introduced Thunderbolt port is now a standard offering too. The new MacBook Air now also sports a very much needed backlit keyboard. Noteworthy updates to the Mac Mini lineup include a twist off base for easy memory upgrades and an integrated power supply - so long the chunky paper weight power supply brick. A new Mac Mini Server is also available with Lion Server edition. All new Macs now ship with the brand spanking new OS X Lion, which introduces over 250+ new features. You can download OS X Lion upgrade from the App Store today for a nominal fee of just $29.99.

All-in-all Apple is on a roll and there is seemingly no stopping them now! Next up iPhone 5 and iPad 3...

All you ever wanted to know about the Space Shuttle in one cool infographic...

Let's face it, any way you look at it Space Shuttles are awesome! This is probably the most complex and baddest glider ever built. Yes, I know what you are about to say, it's lame that it can only glide but on the other hand do you know of any other glider that can go to fiery hell and back in once piece? I didn't think so. Anyways enjoy this awesome Space Shuttle infographic...


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Apple iPhone 5 - two stunning designs

Two independent designers take a stab at what they think the future iPhone 5 will look like and come up with two very different yet stunning designs. Here they are...

Antoine Brieux's design concept is a complete departure from the all-too-familiar Apple look.

Antoine Brieux's iPhone 5 design

[@ Gizmodo]



In contrast Michal Bonikowski's design builds on top of the existing and proven iPhone 4 and iPad 2 chasis.

Michal Bonikowski's iPhone 5 design

[@ Yanko Design]