A new study reveals the market for RFID transponders, readers, software and services will generate more than $70.5 billion from 2012 to the end of 2017. The latest study from ABI Research, “RFID Market by Application and Vertical Sector,” provides an overview and summary of the impact that the latest product launches, new entrants and […]
17 Apr, 2012RFID expected to reach $70 billion over the next five years
17 Apr, 2012NFC coupon firm Coupies to expand with new funding
Coupies, a German mobile marketing firm specializing in NFC coupons, has announced that it will expand its operations after landing a seven-figure funding round from CologneInvest, according to GigaOM. Already boasting a reach of three million users, Coupies’ service delivers targeted, location-based offers to subscribers’ smart phones, which can be redeemed at participating retailers with […]
17 Apr, 2012VingCard, BMW develop hotel booking solution for drivers
VingCard Elsafe and BMW Group have developed a new solution that enables drivers to book hotel rooms on the go and then access their guestrooms using their NFC-enabled car keys. Here’s how it works: Using BMW’s advanced vehicle navigation systems, drivers can search for available hotels nearby and book the one of their choosing via […]
17 Apr, 2012Sprint launches Galaxy Nexus at $200 with Google Wallet
Sprint has set an April 22 launch date for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the network’s first NFC-enabled Android 4.0 smart phone with 4G LTE capability. Priced at $199.99 with a two-year contract, Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus will come preloaded with Google Wallet, enabling it to make contactless mobile payments at more than 100,000 participating retailers nationwide. […]
17 Apr, 2012Austria supermarkets introduce contactless payments
First Data and Austria-based organic foods supermarket chain, denn’s Biomarkt have partnered to introduce contactless card acceptance at denn’s Biomarkt stores. The organic supermarket selected First Data to renew its point-of-sale terminal infrastructure with the installation of contactless payment readers. Using contactless technology, customers are offered greater speed and convenience at the check-out.
17 Apr, 2012Pill recognition software in the works
Medical researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) who are trying to develop a mobile app that can identify medication have received a T1 Catalyst Mobile Health Translational Project Award from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at UCSF. As reported by the university, UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute assistant professor Rahul C. Deo, […]
17 Apr, 2012Adelaide begins installation of new Metrocard system
Adelaide, a coastal city located in the South Australia, has initiated the roll out of a smart card system across the local transport network, according to AdelaideNow. Transport Services has equipped the first tram, the 103, with a Metrocard machine which will enable commuters to validate their current magnetic tickets and eventually the Metrocard when […]