The technology that allows contactless payments is known as NFC, which stands for near-field communication. NFC has a range of uses—but can also be abused by cybercriminals. So, how does NFC ...

NFC tags are small, passive devices made of three primary components: a thin coil of copper or aluminum wire, a tiny silicon ...

NFC tags are widely used in marketing campaigns, public transport systems and smart home setups to enable quick, touch-free ...

If you want a unique sensor, you have to build your own, and [tmkThings] wanted an NFC scanner at his front door. Just like arriving at work, he scans his credentials, and the door unlocks ...

The festive shopping season is just over. Whereas once cash was king, now more shoppers than ever use their mobile phone’s electronic wallet as a con ...

Expect to find Near-Field Communications (NFC) in your next new car if you're planning on buying one in a few years. If you have kids who play with Disney Infinity, you're already somewhat ...

In a bold move to revolutionize the payment experience in the country, Cargills Bank in partnership with Mastercard, announced the launch ...

In an attempt to combat what it is referring to as “merchant resistance,” payment solutions company Verifone has taken an unprecedented step with NFC (Near Field Communications) technology.

WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NFC Forum, the leading standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, launched a Proof-of-Concept Mobile Reader application for Android and iOS ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., October 24, 2011—As the number of mobile payment users grows to over 375 million in 2015, the demand for devices with near field communications (NFC), the underlying ...