NFC, or near field communication, is a popular wireless technology that allows you to transfer data between two devices that are in close proximity to each other. It’s often used as a faster and more ...

If you haven't delved into the world of Near Field Contact — or NFC — tags, you're missing out. It's incredible how much these unassuming little plastic chips are capable of. You most likely first ...

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — A previous What the Tech showed you how NFC tags can help with so many aspects of your lives just by scanning them with your smartphone. But how do you set them up ...

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We've shown you how plastic discs or tags can start timers, play music, send notifications, and more just by tapping your phone on them. It's because in these discs, are a computer chip and antenna.

This week, Near Field Communication (NFC) tag manufacturers have begun taking part in a new certification program provided worldwide by the NFC Forum, to ensure that their NFC chips and inlays conform ...