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May 21st, 2013
Survey reveals demand for contactless and NFC payments in Dubai
A survey published by digital security specialist Gemalto has shown a high demand for contactless and NFC payments in Dubai, with 85% of those polled saying they would 'like' or 'love' to use their mobile... More
May 17th, 2013
C-Sam speeds NFC development with applets and testing services
NFC technology provider C-Sam has announced a suite of NFC applets and test automation tools aimed at reducing the time needed for companies to develop, test and launch NFC products and services. C-Sam's NFC applets... More
May 14th, 2013
Robokeg serves beer via NFC
US-based technology startup Robokeg has shown an NFC-powered beer pouring machine at a recent New York Tech Meetup event. Consumers tap Robokeg's NFC reader with a contactless wristband that holds driving licence data, credit card... More
May 3rd, 2013
HID releases Trusted Tag SDK
HID Global has introduced a software developer kit (SDK) for developers to create apps that make use of the company's Trusted Tag Services platform, launched in October 2012. "We invite partners to join HID Global... More
May 2nd, 2013
Infineon introduces new embedded secure element
Chip maker Infineon Technologies has announced a new embedded secure element chip that conforms to the GlobalPlatform 2.2.1 specification, offers a larger memory capacity to support multiple services and supports Mifare Classic applications through emulation. More
May 2nd, 2013
Google and NXP join Fido Alliance to develop secure authentication standards
Momentum is building for Fido, an open security authentication concept that aims to allow users to replace passwords with a range of authentication methods, including NFC and biometrics. Both Google and NXP have now signed up to the project, alongside founder members that include PayPal and Lenovo. More
May 1st, 2013
Luxury watches get NFC authentication
Swiss luxury watchmaker HYT Watches has adopted security specialist WiseKey's NFC brand protection solution WiseAuthentic. WiseAuthentic uses smart card based warranty cards equipped with a contact and contactless chip that act as a digital version... More
April 24th, 2013
Ingenico launches mobile POS terminal with NFC and fingerprint security
Point-of-sale terminal maker Ingenico has introduced a range of mobile payments terminals that include NFC and biometric verification. The iWB Bio Series devices are aimed at governments and financial institutions distributing payments services in emerging... More
April 22nd, 2013
NFC Israel launches NFC pet ID tags
NFC Israel has teamed with printing and packaging provider Tadbik Group to launch FindMyPet, an NFC identification tag for pets. After tapping the FindMyPet tag for the first time pet owners can register their contact... More
April 18th, 2013
Digital authentication using a passport and NFC tested in Brazil
A Brazilian startup has developed an authentication process that uses government-issued electronic ID documents and NFC phones to provide users with an additional level of security when logging in to online services. The aim is... More
April 17th, 2013
Startupbootcamp launches accelerator program for NFC startups
Ten startups with great NFC and contactless ideas will be able to access a three month program of assistance and guidance, €15,000 in seed funding, free office space, a sponsor package and the chance to pitch their final product to investors. More
April 17th, 2013
CUP demos Intel NFC payments
China UnionPay executive vice president Hongfeng Chai has demonstrated the payments network's Quick Pass contactless payments service in use on an Intel-powered NFC smartphone at the Intel Developer Forum in Beijing. The two companies are... More
April 17th, 2013
PetHub adds NFC to ID tags
PetHub has added NFC to its pet ID tags which are also equipped with a QR code, web address and 24-hour phone number. The tags store a link to information about the pet, such as... More
April 12th, 2013
SkyeTek adds NFC module
RFID reader manufacturer SkyeTek has launched its first NFC product. The Gemini NFC and Mifare reader module is a "low-cost and ultra-low power reader/writer module" aimed at the access control, brand loyalty and mobile wallet... More
April 10th, 2013
Continental tests NFC car keys
Drivers can use the new digital key platform to unlock and start electric rental cars, find and book vehicles and access charging stations. More
April 10th, 2013
AptiQ gets developer network
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has started a developer network for its AptiQmobile NFC access control platform, which was piloted at the University of San Francisco in 2012. Membership of the AptiQ Developer Network offers "access... More
April 9th, 2013
Rosenberg launches new NFC business
Industry veteran Einar Rosenberg has launched a new company that plans to roll out twelve new NFC services over the next year. Creating Revolutions' first service is MyCardNFC, an NFC-powered contact exchange application that combines... More
April 4th, 2013
Harvard Medical School develops NFC medication tracking system
The new technology combines Android tablet PCs with NFC tags attached to patients' wristbands, medications and nurses' ID badges and is designed to make the administration of medicines easier, safer, faster and more cost-effective, Dr Adam Landman has told NFC World. More
March 25th, 2013
InfoChip adds Sniper device for reading tiny tags with NFC phones
A simple add-on adapter for NFC phones cuts the cost of equipping staff with a reader for InfoChip's 8mm industrial tags by more than half, the company says, and will "bring profound revolution in safety compliance, inspection management and industrial asset management." More
March 20th, 2013
Fraunhofer offers secure NFC keys that can be shared via QR codes
Key2Share allows virtual keys stored on NFC phones to be shared securely using QR codes that can be sent by email or MMS message — or even in the mail. More
Featured events
- NFC, Smartcard & Payment Fair 2013 • 18-20 June 2013 • Seoul, Korea
- GlobalPlatform’s “The TSM of Today and Tomorrow” workshop • 18 June 2013 • Madrid, Spain
- NFC World Congress 2013 • 24-26 September 2013 • Nice, France
- NFC & Mobile Payment workshops at Apps World 2013 • 22-23 October 2013 • London, UK
- Cartes 2013 • 19-21 November 2013 • Paris, France
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