Among many options for low-power, relatively short-ranged connectivity, two technologies stand out – near-field communication and Bluetooth low energy. Both have relatively low deployment costs and ...

Do you switch off your smartphone’s Bluetooth and NFC radios when they’re not in use? It’s a seemingly harmless question that really got you all talking. In a recent poll, we asked for your views on ...

This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. Near field communication (NFC) ...

Bluetooth has become an integral technology on smart devices and mobile phones. As the wireless glue that connects smart devices, it’s something most of us probably leave switched on all day connected ...

The main differences between Bluetooth LE, RFID, and NFC, and how all three of these technologies are now improving product security in healthcare and safeguarding patient information, among other ...

Google is discontinuing the Bluetooth Titan Security Key to focus on security keys with Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. As part of this move, Google has also announced a new Titan ...

There are a lot of new smartphones and other devices that are coming to market with support for Near Field communications. NFC is a technology that a lot of the biggest companies in the smartphone ...

NXP Semiconductors has announced a new line of near field communication (NFC) tags, the NTAG21xF portfolio, specifically designed for use in consumer electronics and mobile accessories. The new line ...

A new patent for the Apple Watch's bands is looking to bring new features to the device, specifically as the straps will deliver added technology to users and deliver better experiences. This new ...

Google today announced a new Titan Security Key with USB-C and NFC as part of a refresh to its 2FA hardware lineup. This latest Titan Security Key is oblong in shape with a USB-C connector at the ...

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