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- 1Generating EPC QR Codes for European Invoices●If you send invoices to customers in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands or Belgium, you have probably... # javascript # f
Developers are discussing how to generate EPC payment QR codes, known as GiroCode, for invoices sent to customers in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium. These codes let customers scan an invoice and complete a bank transfer with pre-filled payment details. A coding tutorial is circulating in the software development community showing how to implement the standard.
- 2Blind MacBook user runs fine without a screen●One day I stupidly lifted my MacBook Air M1 up by the screen. Busted the pixels. Screenless? Fine for me, as I use Voice
A blind MacBook Air M1 user cracked the display after lifting the laptop by its screen, but says being screenless is no problem because they rely on Apple's VoiceOver screen reader. The practical sticking point is QR codes, which normally require seeing the screen; they describe working around this without buying an external monitor, sparking discussion about accessible computing.
- 3Founders mock how startups raise millions in 2026●How startups raise $10M in 2026: 1. Rebrand a 1994 barcode as "AI Spatial Gateway" 2. Run a 3-line redirect on 20 AWS mi
A satirical take circulating online claims startups can raise $10 million by rebranding a decades-old barcode technology as an "AI Spatial Gateway," wrapping trivial tools in cloud jargon, gating basic exports behind sales demos, and charging per-seat fees. The post contrasts this with its own bootstrapped QR code toolkit, CreateMyQR, built with no outside funding, tapping into frustration over inflated AI branding and subscription pricing.
- 4Wero payment app wins over first-time online shopper●Made my first online purchase using Wero today! More convenient than credit card, just scan QR code, auth with fingerpri
A European shopper reports completing their first online purchase with Wero, the EU-backed mobile payment wallet. They describe the process as more convenient than a credit card: scanning a QR code and authorising the payment with a fingerprint. The experience is being shared as an example of European payment alternatives gaining real-world traction among everyday consumers.