Most of you know how an NFC tag works. The reader creates an RF field that has enough energy to power the electronics in the tag; when the tag wakes up, two-way communication ensues. We’re accustomed ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Everyone likes efficiency: If you can simplify a task, especially a task you need to do multiple times every day, your life becomes that much easier. NFC tags can help you turn these types of ...

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[Luca Dentella] recently encountered a toy, which was programmed to read different stories aloud based on the figurine placed on top. It inspired him to build an audio device using the same concept, ...

The STMicroelectronics M24SR Dynamic RFID Tag available from Mouser Electronics is NFC Forum Type 4 Tag compatible and supports tag functions for both RFID and NFC applications, operating in any of ...

When a dog or cat runs off, his or her worried owner typically searches the neighborhood for the lost pet. If the pet isn’t found immediately, the owner posts fliers with the animal’s photo on utility ...

With the proliferation of near field communication (NFC)enabled handsets, a new market arises for NFC endpoint sensor solutions where the functionality of the device can be programmed at the ...

Near-field communication (NFC) technology allows devices to communicate over short distances and exchange data. NFC tags are small, unpowered devices that store and transmit data to compatible readers ...