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What is NFC? How it works and what you can do with it
NFC has become more popular largely through mobile payment systems like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. Our guide explains what NFC stands for and how it works.
Spyder’s NFC-enabled ski jacket provides real-time snow reports and local trail maps
Spyder USST ski jackets comes equipped with NFC technology that enables users to tap into real time snow reports, social media, and more.
Ever see a chip implanted in someone? One of our own puts his body on the line
Digita lTrends' live stream has it all, from the cool to the bizarre. But wait until you see our Cool Tech editor get an NFC implant on TV.
Samsung Pay celebrates 1st birthday with support for coupons, $100K in prizes
Samsung will celebrate its mobile payment service's first anniversary in the U.S. by introducing an in-app coupon service and $100,000 in prizes.
Barclays launches a new NFC payments app for UK customers
Barclays Bank has launched a contactless payment app for customers in the U.K.
A new Olympic ring? Visa’s will allow athletes in Rio to make mobile payments
Visa unveiled a new post-password wearable tech solution, a near-field-communication-based payment ring that syncs to its user's credit card account.
Wells Fargo Wallet set to take on Android Pay with NFC, contactless ATM withdrawals
Banking giant Wells Fargo is relaunching its mobile app, Wells Fargo Wallet, on Android. It'll gain NFC features for payments and ATM withdrawals.
Android Pay gains ATM cash withdrawal, better web support, and more
Google introduced a bevy of new features to its Android Pay platform at I/O 2016. One particularly nifty one? The ability to withdraw cash from ATMs.
Fitbit bets on mobile payments with acquisition of Coin
Fitbit is predicting a bright and cheery future in mobile payments. It's acquiring Coin, maker of the credit card-emulating Coin card.
Wireless speaker buying guide: Everything you need to know about wireless speakers
Why tether your device to a speaker when you bask in the glow of wireless audio? Here’s our guide on how to pick the best wireless speaker for you.
NFC mobile payments make this classic-looking Bulgari watch smart
Bulgari has announced a new watch that includes an NFC chip, enabling users to use their watch for contactless payments and unlocking doors.
MasterCard and Coin join forces to fuse wearables with payment functionality
MasterCard and Coin have announced a joint partnership to add payment functionality to every wearable that has an NFC chip.
NXT-ID’s Wocket is an all-in-one payments solution that can truly replace your wallet
NXT-ID's Wocket consolidates all you credit, debit, loyalty, and membership cards through a combination of magnetic and wireless technology.
MasterCard wants to put a digital wallet into everything you own
MasterCard partnered with Ringly, Nymi, TrackR, GM, and a fashion designer to turn connected devices into payment devices.
Samsung Pay wasn’t breached in state-sponsored LoopPay hack, executives say
LoopPay, the company behind a core technology of Samsung Pay, suffered a network breach at the hands of Chinese hackers earlier this year.
Coin gets NFC compatibility, slims down, and improves on the original
Coin updated its all-in-one card, Coin 2.0, by adding NFC tap-to-pay functionality, as well as a better display and thinner profile.
The Tago Arc is like a hundred bracelets in one
E-ink could revolutionize design as we know it. Liber8 Technology took e-ink and started with a bangle that the wearer can change with their mood.
From health to home, your phone will keep tabs on everything in 2015
Your phone will become the hub for everything in 2015.
ShopKeep beats Square to the punch with free Apple Pay hardware
ShopKeep aims to beat Square with new hardware that supports EMV cards and NFC payments like Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
Apple Pay may soon work with some subway lines and ticketing systems
Apple may extend the use of the iPhone 6's NFC technology to transit cards and keycards. The company is reportedly in talks with two big NFC-tech providers.