The Internet Engineering Task Force‘s TLS working group has published a draft document that describes the implementation of the TLS (transport layer security) protocol over the NFC LLCP layer... More
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New library for NFC shield
New software for Seeed Studio’s US$30 NFC shield for Arduino, an add-on that brings NFC functionality to the low cost computing platform via an NXP PN532 controller, has been released... More
Spotify adds NFC
Music streaming service Spotify has added NFC support to the latest version of its Android app, allowing users to share music via NFC on devices running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and above... More
Tag-a-Bag tests NFC baggage tracking service
Israeli start-up Tag-a-Bag has begun beta testing an NFC-based travel service that uses baggage labels equipped with NFC tags to help travellers manage their journeys... More
Munzee adds NFC to geolocation game
Geolocation game platform Munzee has added NFC capabilities to its service... More
EMVCo and NFC Forum to simplify NFC device testing
Chip and pin standards body EMVCo and the NFC Forum have agreed to work together to optimise the development and testing process for NFC devices... More
Suppliers team up on NFC for cars
NFC software stack specialist Stollmann, automotive infotainment specialist Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions (PLDS) and in-vehicle mobile communications specialist Funkwerk Dabendorf are to work together to integrate mobile phones with car information systems via NFC... More
T-Mobile to add NFC in Austria
T-Mobile is to introduce NFC services in Austria from 2013, outgoing CEO Robert Chvátal has revealed at the IFA show in Berlin, Der Standard reports... More
HP unveils hybrid PC with NFC
HP has announced the Envy x2, an ultrathin hybrid laptop PC with NFC functionality that features a detachable screen which enables it to work as both a tablet and a notebook... More
Nokia and Harman launch NFC accessories range
Nokia has announced a partnership deal with Harman that will see the two companies jointly producing a range of wireless consumer audio products... More
Nokia releases Monster Purity Pro NFC headphones
Nokia and audio design specialist Monster have unveiled a new NFC stereo headset, the Nokia Purity Pro... More
Isis NFC phones appear on MasterCard list
A number of NFC phones marked as approved for use by the three mobile network operator partners in NFC venture Isis have appeared on MasterCard’s list of approved mobile devices, adding to speculation that Isis is close to launching its pilots in Salt Lake City and Austin, Texas... More
Lilitab to offer iPad kiosk with NFC
Tablet enclosure specialist Lilitab is to unveil an iPad-based kiosk, aimed at retailers, hotels, restaurants and event organisers, at TechCrunch Disrupt next month... More
Asus unveils Win8 NFC tablets
Asus has announced two Windows 8 tablets at the IFA 2012 tradeshow in Berlin... More
DeviceFidelity upgrades Moneto NFC service
A number of improvements have been announced for Moneto, the DeviceFidelity microSD-based payments service that lets any US consumers add NFC functionality to their iPhone or Android device:... More
New images add to iPhone NFC speculation
Images that purport to show the front assembly of the iPhone 5 have led to renewed speculation that the new Apple device, expected to be announced on 12 September, will include NFC... More
Bangkok restaurant offers pizza ordering via NFC
An NFC-based ordering system developed by Thai NFC specialist SAI Biz Solutions has been installed by Big Mama Pizzeria in Bangkok... More
Australian ski resort picks NFC for tourist info
Fifty businesses in the Australian alpine resort of Falls Creek, the largest in the state of Victoria, have been equipped to provide information to visitors via NFC... More
TrustNorway picks Bell ID
TrustNorway has chosen Bell ID‘s TSM solution to deliver trusted service management services to customers in northern Europe... More
Skillweb adds Android NFC
Skillweb has added support for Android phones to its SmartTask Attend time and attendance service for field workers... More