Darien Graham-Smith

1 month ago | techfinitive.com | Darien Graham-Smith

QR codes are a brilliant way to share links and information. They’re contactless, universally understood and completely static – so once you’ve created and tested your code, there’s literally nothing that can go wrong, right? As in any area of business, however, there are risks you need to be aware of. The first thing to think about is trust and brand safety: while there are dozens of free QR-code generators out there, different engines can produce slightly different designs and layouts.

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Alun Taylor |Ellis Cochrane |Darien Graham-Smith |Britta O'Boyle

When Google launched the Chromebook Plus programme, there was a quantum leap in the quality of the design and build quality of the Chromebook breed. The Galaxy Chromebook Plus is the best of a very impressive bunch, with its slender part-metal body and 1.2kg weight. Samsung has opted for a simple and understated design that looks rather smart in the black and dark blue finish, which is the only option. It also does a good job of resisting greasy fingerprints.

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ellis Cochrane |Darien Graham-Smith |Britta O'Boyle |Rebecca Astill

What is the Kärcher WV2 Window Vacuum? You may not have realised how much of a household staple a window vacuum can be for cleaning both in and outdoors. But if you routinely struggle with moisture or condensation on your windows, shower screen, or car windshield, this handheld device can be invaluable. As the inventor of the window vac, it's not surprising that Kärcher was the number one selling brand in the UK last year.

2 months ago | techfinitive.com | Darien Graham-Smith

QR codes are now everywhere. Train stations, supermarkets, restaurant tables, apps. They’ve certainly come a long way since they were originally invented in the 1990s as a tool for industrial inventory control. Yet we’re still only beginning to explore what these compact, versatile codes can do. In the next five years, QR codes are set to become even more ubiquitous, and we’ll be using them in new ways to achieve more.

2 months ago | techfinitive.com | Darien Graham-Smith

QR codes might seem like a modern phenomenon, but they’ve been around for more than 30 years. They were originally devised in 1994 by an engineer called Masahiro Hara, working for Japanese automotive company Denso. Before the invention of QR codes, Denso – like many other businesses – used standard “UPC” barcodes to label their products and process their inventory.