ABI Research expects NFC to come out its “trial phase” in 2013 and as a result the technology is expected to see a surge in both the number of functionalities and devices. ABI research expects the majority of NFC advancements to be made in mobile handset market. However, ABI also predicts a wider trend and […]

jusTap! announced a partnership with Cinemax — one of India’s largest and most popular movie theaters — to deliver an NFC mobile app. The app is part and parcel to the duo’s “Box Office Now in Your Pocket” campaign that is attempting to provide moviegoers with a one-stop solution for cinema info. Patrons use jusTap!’s […]

General Motors subsidiary OnStar is working toward an NFC solution that would enable payment at electric car charging stations. As reported by NFCWorld.com, the increasing number of electric cars has produced a unique opportunity for NFC-enabled payments. OnStar sees the need to charge away from home will only increase, as will the need to know […]

The business card has long been a staple in business networking, but custom business card maker, Moo is using NFC to create cards like never before. As reported by GigaOM.com, Moo is producing paper business cards that house an NFC tag. While sending data between phones using NFC has been around for some time now, […]

Norwegian fingerprint imaging and recognition provider IDEX ASA forged an agreement with a European-based original equipment manufacturer to aid in the development of
the company’s SmartFinger sensor and software solution. The deal has a potential value of around $14 million and will aid in the development of biometric security locks for use on 
luggage. The partner […]

New Jersey-based Allweb Technologies launched its cloud-based, two-step identity verification and password management system. The new cloud-based system — dubbed AllWebID Premium — will authenticate user identities using either a fingerprint or cell phone. Unlike other password and identity management solutions currently on the market, AllWebID Premium eliminates the need for manual user profile synchronization […]

As the influence of emerging technology continues to stretch toward every corner of the globe, political structures on the African continent stand ready and willing for resurgence. As reported CNN, elections on the African continent have come a long way but democracy is still in the embryonic stage. However, there are promising signs that change […]

E-security solutions provider Cryptomathic announced that it has joined with Smart Card Alliance and its EMV Migration Forum, to bolster secure chip-based technology adoption efforts in the United States. With a background in providing e-security solutions to a number of sectors, Cryptomathic will bring experience with regards to enhancing the security and integrity of data […]

A recent IDC report estimates that total mobile device spending — driven largely by m-commerce — will exceed $1 trillion by 2017. As reported by Information-Age.com, the IDC Financial Insight’s Worldwide Mobile Payments 2012-2017 report presents a worldwide forecast of consumer and private sector spending via mobile networks, and sees major increases in m-commerce in […]

PayPal stated that there is still a possibility for a marriage with NFC technology — despite clear disinterest from parent eBay. According to a report by QRCodePress.com, parent company eBay has not previously expressed support for NFC, however recent comments from head of PayPal PR and Communications Adrian Christie suggest a change of heart. eBay […]