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 ...

Near field communication has been an “emerging” technology for half a decade. During that time, it has jumped the initial hurdle being deployed in handsets worldwide. But there are still obstacles to ...

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 ...

Smartphone access control is well past the concept stage and every day more keypad, proximity reader and biometric based systems are being replaced by systems that use your smartphone as your ...

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) ...

Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions, today announced the release of ...

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts searching for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested to know that the latest issue of the HackSpace magazine, created by the official Raspberry Pi team, ...

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 ...

This year, new Hyundai vehicle owners will be able to use Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) functionality in their smartphones to access and start their cars. The new ...