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
02 Jan, 2012Leaked AT&T Galaxy Note specs feature NFC
SamMobile has received word that the AT&T Galaxy Note handset from Samsung will be equipped with NFC technology when it hits the U.S. this year. According to an anonymous e-mail sent to SamMobile, the Galaxy Note will run on Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and features a 5.29-inch WXGA Super AMOLED touch screen, WiFi and […]
30 Dec, 2011Sony tablets to get Android 4.0 upgrade
Sony has announced that its Tablet S and Tablet P mobile devices will soon support the newest Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” operating system, according to TG Daily. The upgrade will enable the tablets to leverage NFC technology, including the new peer-to-peer “Android Beam” sharing app, as well as gain support for a biometric facial […]
30 Dec, 2011Ottowa start-up readies NFC rewards program
Ottowa’s Spoonity is gearing up to launch an NFC-based mobile rewards program for local restaurants and cafés, reports Katana EMC. In October, Spoonity received a $30,000 grant to develop the mobile system, which it plans to roll out early next year. In the meantime the start-up has introduced a card-based version that enables customers to […]
29 Dec, 2011Ottowa parking meters to get NFC upgrade
The Canadian Parking Association has announced that the city of Ottowa, Canada is planning to upgrade its parking meters with NFC technology. Starting early 2012, drivers will be able to pay for their parking fees with just a tap of an NFC enabled handset against the meter. The new system will also allow users to […]
28 Dec, 2011NFC could rejuvinate BlackBerry Wallet
With an array of NFC-enabled handsets now on the market, including two with PayPass certification, RIM may be in a good position to integrate NFC payments into its BlackBerry Wallet service, reports BerryReview. According to RIM, BlackBerry Wallet in its current form can store a customer’s credit card numbers, billing addresses, shipping information and loyalty […]
28 Dec, 2011Coca-Cola launches NFC ad campaign in Singapore
Coca-Cola, in partnership with media agency MEC, Clear Channel and Tapit, has launched an NFC-enabled poster campaign in Singapore for Fanta brand soft drinks. According to MEC, 200 posters equipped with NFC chips or stickers have been installed in “NFC shelters” around Singapore. NFC phone users can tap their handsets against the posters or scan […]
28 Dec, 2011Dolcera publishes first NFC patent repository
Dolcera Corporation has released a patent repository for NFC technology. According to Dolcera, the new report provides a layout of “essential patents” that enable the use of the NFC technology based on ISO/IEC 14443, ECMA-340 and ECMA-352 standards, as well as the patents that are used to deliver NFC-enabled applications to consumers. Dolcera’s report also […]
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