Michael S. Hart's gravestone with a QR code (© benchilada/Flickr, http://aka.ms/hartQR)
A QR code sticker on a headstone could link to an obituary or a family history website.

6 photos that prove QR codes are officially everywhere

7/3/2012

If technology hasn't already taken over our lives, QR codes are sure to seal the deal soon. These little squares are 2-D barcodes that, when scanned by a smart phone camera, direct users to a website. They've popped up everywhere, bringing a tech aspect to the most unexpected areas including home décor, body art, and now, the afterlife. Click through the gallery above for a look at some unique QR code applications that have us geeked.

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