In an effort to reduce the need for paper tickets while also offering passengers an easier method to pay for their journeys, Newport Bus has launched the new Freedom smartcard, according to BBC News. The free smart card will serve as an alternative to paying cash for paper tickets by deducting the cost from the […]

At this year’s Toorcamp, a hacker conference and retreat held in Washington State, some 500 or so attendees had the chance to witness the procedure of someone having an RFID implant placed beneath their skin, according to Forbes. Set up in the open air, the “Implantation Station” enabled any camper willing to spend $30 and […]

Sprint has revealed its latest NFC-enabled mobile phone, the Morotola Photon Q. The 4G LTE-enabled smart phone features a full QWERTY keyboard, 4.3-inch ColorBoost display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor and built-in support for NFC. The device also runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, allowing users to share links, apps, YouTube clips and more via NFC […]

Shanghai has begun using RFID technology to curb counterfeit taxis and protect both passengers and taxi drivers, according to FutureGov. Authorities of Shanghai have put an RFID-enabled electronic license on each of the 50,000 taxis in the city. The tag will contain information including license plate number, engine number, color of the taxi, and details […]

Clipper is sending out thousands of notifications to transit riders that it will be collecting missed payments due to problems with the system, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Nearly 8,000 uncollected transactions dating as far back as 2010 will receive e-mailed notices through the beginning of September alerting that their accounts will be charged […]

Some students and parents aren’t pleased with a pilot program by the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio that requires students to wear an RFID-equipped student ID tag. As one student put it: “It’s huge and I have to wear it like a dog collar. It’s ridiculous. There’s absolutely no need for it.” The […]

Biometrics were supposed to come to Nashik, India this year, as all ashramshalas and tribal schools were to install the devices to record attendance for students, teachers, employees and officials. However, as the August 15 deadline approached, about ten percent of establishments still weren’t finished with the installation. As reported by the Times of India, […]

Panalpina, a Swiss company specializing in intercontinental air and ocean freight and associated supply chain management solutions, is extending its cool chain network with the use of SmartView technology to ensure seamless monitoring, control and documentation. The vast bulk of Panalpina cargo temperature sensitive cargo include pharmaceuticals, chemical pre-products, dangerous and hazardous substances, high-tech wafers, […]

In light of recent hacking attacks, two-factor authentication has taken center stage as a safe way to protect a system. Authentication service provider Authentify has an app for that, along with its out-of-band (OOB) authentication service, provide continual two-factor authentication. The 2CHK app works on a smart phone or PC. When activated, it links to […]

With all the buzz about contactless mobile payments, it’s easy to overlook the other things NFC has to offer. Mobile & Apps takes a look at NFC’s top three use cases outside of payments: marketing, shopping, and peer-to-peer data sharing. NFC marketing strategies enable retailers and advertisers to connect with their customer base on a […]