The UPC, the most common version of the so-called bar code, wasn't as warmly embraced or as breathtaking as some emerging technologies, but its impact on retailing has been enormous.

The first bar code was used in 1974 to scan in a pack of gum. Now they're used for everything from flight check-ins to patient records and warehouse inventory. They've even been used to track bees ...

This code showed up on UPC database last night and, well, let's just say that it's time to start saving your pennies for this $1300 wonder.UPDATE: Meanwhile, a UPC for the Canon EOS-9D also popped ...

How to Read Numbers on UPC Barcodes. Barcode technology makes real-time data collection possible. Despite the multitude of barcodes in existence today, universal product codes remain among the ...

How to Send in UPC Labels for a Refund. The universal product code, or UPC, is a bar code that typically has 12 digits and is usually found on the back or bottom of perishable and non-perishable ...

Pioneering engineer Paul McEnroe, who led IBM's team that developed the Universal Product Code, weighs in on the rise of generative artificial intelligence.

Much has been written and debated about the recently approved changes in New York's bottle-return law. The provision getting most attention is the change that adds the 5-cent deposit to bottled ...

Scientists have discovered a harmless, inexpensive way to track Zebras in the wild: snap pictures of their strips and ID them like UPC product codes. Tracking animals over time is essential to ...