Episode 144: Implanting an NFC chip
Credential Convergence Takes Hold in Key Industries
Health, finance lead charge to unite PACs and LACS
Ticketless, cashless Lollapalooza
NFC wristbands replace tickets and cash at mega music fest
Non-payment use cases for NFC
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
03 May, 2012RIM’s new Music Gateway streams music via NFC
Research In Motion has unveiled a new device called the BlackBerry Music Gateway that can stream music wirelessly from an NFC-enabled BlackBerry handset. Slated for release in June, the $50 device can be hooked up to a home stereo or car audio system via auxiliary input. To stream music, the user simply taps his or […]
03 May, 2012Arcontia launches dual interface smart card reader
Swedish contactless smart card reader and terminal producer Arcontia Technology AB has released its CAS2340 dual interface smart card reader, designed for use with both contact and contactless applications. The device is ISO/IEC 14443 A/B and ISO/IEC 7186 compliant. It fits on the back of Casio IT-800 handheld computers for accessibility to multi-applications with a […]
02 May, 2012Charge Anywhere reveals BlackBerry NFC payments app
Charge Anywhere announced that it will launch its BlackBerry payments software featuring NFC technology at the BlackBerry World event this week in Orlando, Fla. The Charge Anywhere Mobile Payment App for BlackBerry enables business owners to accept payments on their BlackBerry smart phone or PlayBook and securely process credit and debit cards on the go. […]
02 May, 2012Apple patents iTunes purchase gifting via NFC
Apple has filed a new patent outlining how iPhone users can “gift” iTunes purchases and playlists to other users via NFC or email. According to Patently Apple, the gifting feature works by the gift giver first authorizing the purchase of his gift on his account associated with the online digital media provider. The user then […]
02 May, 2012Skycore pilots NFC authentication app with MissionTix
Skycore LLC has teamed up with Baltimore-based ticketing service provider MissionTix to pilot its new “codeREADr” Android app for validating NFC-enabled access credentials. MissionTix will offer their venue clients reusable, rechargeable NFC wristbands that can be used to attend multiple ticketed events. Venue staff can read these wristbands by simply tapping them with an NFC-enabled […]
02 May, 2012Visa’s V.me mobile wallet to launch fall 2012
Visa Europe has confirmed that its new digital wallet service, V.me, will launch to an initial group of consumers in the UK, Spain and France in fall 2012. The service will be made available through Visa’s member banks and will initially be accessed through the Internet browser on a PC, laptop, tablet or smart phone. […]
01 May, 2012Aukland to trial mobile wallet on transit network
Telecom NZ, Auckland Transport and Thales have announced plans to start trialling a mobile wallet system across Auckland, New Zealand’s public transportation network starting this May. Developed in partnership with Gemalto, Westpac and Paymark, the trial will involve some 30 staff from the six organizations using mobile phones to make NFC payments on Aukland’s buses, […]
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