Category: Near Field Communications

NFC technology has turned mobile on to its ear with cool innovative ways that retail, transportation, and many other business models are implementing to help make consumers lives just a little easier.

Wonder Togs unveils kids’ clothes with built-in NFC technology

Sam Lambert
NFC Technology in clothes - Wonder Togs - Image Source - Wonder Togs YouTube

Just in time for the holiday season this year, near field communication is installed in kids wear. On the cusp of the holiday shopping season in 2023, Wonder Togs is launching their debut product, which is children’s clothing with NFC technology. The product is called Talkin’ Tees and is meant to be a high-tech addition to kids’ fashion. The US-based company has made their NFC technology clothes for kids out of US-sourced organic cotton. They’re meant to be a new form of wearable technology that provides educational opportunities for kids…

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Call launched for wireless charging designs using NFC technology

Stephanie Beck
NFC technology - phones wireless charging

An industry standards body has started a dedicated educational campaign for this specific purpose. The NFC Forum, the top NFC technology standards body, has launched a new educational campaign specific to supporting designers who want to use the tech for wireless charging purposes. The idea is to expand on the uses for the near field communication tech already found in devices. Many smartphones, smartwatches and other wireless devices contain NFC technology chipsets and antennas. They have the capacity to provide convenient power transfer without having to depend on a separate…

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Tech giants play substantial role in mobile payments

Jorge Gonzalez
Mobile payments - POS Terminal paying with phone

A new CFPB report underscores the influence of such players as Apple and Google. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new report underscoring the impact of tech giants, their policies and practices on mobile payments adoption, use, and trends. This is particularly true of technology allowing tap-to-pay functionality on smartphones and watches. The way these companies choose to behave has had a direct impact on access to mobile payments. For instance, Apple currently bans payment apps and banks from being able to access the Apple iOS device…

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NFC technology will be used by a Tour de France double winner this year

Sam Lambert
NFC technology - Cyclists in race

Tadej Pogačar will be using Avery Dennison near field communication tech throughout the race. This summer, as Tadej Pogačar takes aim at his third win of the Tour de France, his new DMT Pogi cycling shoes will be equipped with NFC technology, marking a first for the race. This new tech will provide the cyclist with a way to transmit “in case of emergency details” digitally. The double winner of the race will have NFC technology in his shoes that makes it possible to provide “in case of emergency” (ICE)…

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NFC tags are becoming more popular among fashion brands

Jorge Gonzalez
NFC Tags - Adidas Shoes

Near field communication technology is being used to boost value and exclusivity for customers. Fashion NFC tags have come a long way since the first time Adidas used the technology for its shoes in 2014. Now, almost a decade later, brands are seeking to provide customers with an expanded digital experience using near field communication technology. The tech has become essentially ubiquitous in web3 ecosystems and among luxury brands. While NFC tags have become quite commonplace, not all brands that have invested in the technology have successfully integrated them into…

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