Giesecke & Devrient’s SkySIM CX, an NFC SIM card that allows several NFC applications to be executed at the same time, has received EMVCo, American Express, MasterCard and Visa approval, confirming it meets their requirements for use in secure payments systems... More
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AMS develops NFC chip for medical implants
Chip maker AMS has unveiled a sensor-enabled NFC tag that could be used in a subdermal implant, enabling diabetes sufferers to read their glucose levels at any time by simply holding an NFC phone to a tiny device implanted under their skin — and replacing the need for finger pricking and dedicated glucose monitoring devices... More
NFC Pokemon toys arrive in USA
Pokemon Rumble U, the Nintendo Wii U game that makes use of NFC figures, is now available in the US... More
RapidNFC adds postcards with built in tags
Tag supplier RapidNFC has launched a range of customisable postcards with NFC... More
NFC Interactor adds haptics
NFC Interactor, a reader/writer app for Windows Phone 8 developed by Mopius, now offers haptic feedback when reading and writing tags... More
NFC Task Launcher gets update
Popular Android app NFC Task Launcher has received a new update... More
NFC keyboard arrives in US
Norwegian hardware developer One2Touch’s NFC keyboard for Android smartphones is now available in the US through retailer Brookstone for $99... More
Sprint brings Samsung Ativ S Neo to US
An updated version of Samsung’s Windows Phone 8 Ativ S, the Ativ S Neo, is now available to Sprint customers in the US... More
Disney Infinity NFC figure video game begins shipping
Disney Infinity, the NFC figurine based multi-platform video game, has begun shipping worldwide. Disney Infinity allows gamers to add characters and scenarios to their gaming experience by placing a figure or a Power Disc on an NFC reader pad... More
NFC Ring creator hails community support as funding closes at £242,000
The inventor of the NFC Ring has praised the Kickstarter community for its ideas and support following a highly successful fundraising campaign... More
Motorola unveils NFC clip to unlock Moto X
Motorola has announced Motorola Skip, an NFC tag-based clip accessory for its Moto X flagship handset that enables the user to unlock the phone without entering a PIN. More
Pokemon NFC figures ship in UK
Pokemon Rumble U, the first game to make use of the NFC capabilities in the Nintendo Wii U video game system, has started shipping in the UK with NFC figures now available to buy from Game at £3.99 (US$6.20) each... More
NXP begins shipping NFC tags that can wake up a host device
A new tag IC that can wake up a host device when it senses another NFC device in close proximity is now available from chip maker NXP... More
Certgate and Reiner SCT team up for NFC, Bluetooth and SE token
Mobile IT security firm Certgate and online security provider Reiner SCT have developed the cgToken, a keyring-sized device that makes use of both NFC and Bluetooth to enable enterprises to provide standardised authentication solutions to their employees... More
CastNet adds NFC to signage
Digital signage technology provider Alpha Video & Audio has launched CastNet with MobileHere, a system that combines NFC-enabled digital signs and the company’s content management software to deliver changeable information and downloadable content to NFC phone users... More
Birdie brings NFC to golf ball markers
A US-based startup has added NFC to golf ball markers, allowing tournament organisers to pre-load lunch and drinks credits or golf buggy access rights before a game tees off... More
LG shows off G2 NFC smartphone with rear buttons
LG has unveiled its latest flagship handset, the LG G2, an NFC smartphone with buttons on the rear for ease of use... More
HTC Desire 500 heading to Europe with NFC version
The HTC Desire 500 will launch across Europe this month with NFC and dual SIM versions available in some markets... More
FollowMeSticker.com adds NFC
FollowMeSticker.com has added NFC tags to its range of social media sharing stickers... More
Display Points bring NFC ads to restaurant tables
NFC is to be included in a new range of touchscreen tabletop displays designed for the restaurant trade... More