Gotta love those tags

Gotta love those tags
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Reminiscent of the old CueCat, Microsoft Tag technology uses a two-dimensional bar code to link a print publication to online content. Tag, though, uses a cell phone's camera, rather than requiring a separate gadget.

The splotches in the Microsoft Tag bar codes can themselves be customized, such as this one made of hearts for a wedding magazine.

More: Microsoft tries to reinvent the bar code

February 1, 2010 4:00 AM PST

Photo by: Ina Fried/CNET

| Caption by: Ina Fried

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