NFC tech could get faster and go fully contactless within the next five yearsThe NFC Forum has revealed its roadmap for the technology through 2028.By M. Moon, 06.23.2023
EU charges Apple over NFC payment restrictions on iOS devicesIt's the first step in the Commission's antitrust probe into Apple's payment practices.By M. Brian, 05.02.2022
Apple's 'Tap to Pay' lets iPhones accept contactless paymentsShops won't need dongles or terminals to take your money.By J. Fingas, 02.08.2022
Apple will reportedly allow iPhones to accept contactless paymentsThe service doesn't need external hardware to work.By M. Moon, 01.27.2022
Apple's digital student IDs are coming to Canada and more US schoolsThe University of New Brunswick and Sheridan College are adopting the technology.By I. Bonifacic, 08.03.2021
Paco Rabanne's latest fragrance has NFC, for some reasonThe robot-shaped bottle offers digital tchotchkes.By D. Cooper, 07.14.2021
Verizon partners with Mastercard to work on 5G contactless payment techThe two expect to have something to show by 2023. By I. Bonifacic, 07.13.2021
LG is shutting down its mobile payments serviceIt's lights out for LG Pay in November.By S. Shah, 06.02.2021
It's already possible to hack an AirTagThe security risks are small, but there's a lot of potential for enthusiasts.By J. Fingas, 05.09.2021
Disney World will let you use your phone instead of a MagicBandIt's available first for Apple device owners.By J. Fingas, 03.12.2021
LG's webOS 6.0 smart TVs have a new UI, NFC-equipped remoteThe new smart TV software from LG also has more voice commands for use with Alexa or Google AssistantBy R. Lawler, 01.07.2021
Flipper Zero turns hacking into a Tamagotchi-style gameIts creators want to show that hacking is 'a skill set like anything else.'By K. Holt, 01.05.2021
Yubico's latest security key uses NFC and USB-C for authenticationThat helps it prevent hacking on nearly all PCs and mobile devices. By S. Dent, 09.09.2020
Chrome's new release schedule will skip version 82 entirelyFollowing a pause in releases, it will jump from 81 to 83.By R. Lawler, 03.24.2020
There's a new Fitbit Charge coming, based on leaked detailsThe previous Fitbit Charge was released two and a half years ago.By M. DeAngelis, 03.18.2020
Hot Wheels brings its NFC-enabled stat-tracker to even more toys this yearNow you have even more options for track building with Hot Wheels ID.By K. Naudus, 02.21.2020
Next version of Chrome brings web AR and NFC to more usersChrome 81's beta adds and expands support for the technology.By J. Fingas, 02.16.2020
Netatmo's first smart door lock works with HomeKitIt works with physical Smart Keys, the Netatmo Security app and HomeKit.By C. Fisher, 01.05.2020
Apple 'surprised' by Germany's new law to open up mobile paymentsThe law could force the company to open its Apple Pay platform to competitors.By R. England, 11.15.2019
Xiaomi’s first real smartwatch looks just like an Apple WatchThe Mi Watch comes with NFC, GPS, WiFi and an eSIM.By R. England, 10.29.2019