If you’ve passed out from a health condition, you’ll be pleased if you’re wearing an NFC ring that can help first responders link to critical medical information—simply by touching it to a smartphone.

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a type of passive 13.56 MHz RFID technology that enables short-range wireless data transmissions at 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) or less. It powers such applications as ...

When Apple Inc. officially launched its Apple Pay mobile-payments service on Monday, all eyes were on the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the smart phones that carry the near-field communication (NFC) ...

Apple is known for continually researching and developing new technologies and accessories for its products, and the Apple Watch is no exception. Earlier this year, a patent revealed the possibility ...

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11611372 B1) for a “band identifier system for wearable devices.” It involves using NFC technology on an Apple Watch band that would allow it to change color ...

Spendvision has announced the availability of its new eMoney module, allowing businesses to capture, manage and report on purchases made by employees using NFC technology. Designed to give businesses ...

In India, a press event was held at the Global Fintech Festival, during which Xiaomi showed an interesting accessory. This is a strap for wearable electronics, and what makes it special is the ...

Brigham Young University, located in Rexberg, Idaho, will begin piloting a mobile phone payment and security system this fall, provided by technology startup RFinity. The system includes RFinity’s ...

NFC is nifty because it's a relatively simple technology that unlocks some powerful solutions to everyday problems. It works by using tags and devices that can read them. The tag is made up of an ...

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