NFC labels could send rotten food warning to mobile phones

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Scientists have invented a new technology that may help with food poison prevention. A team of researchers from China and the US have created unique NFC labels designed to be attached to food packaging that can send out a rotten food warning to smartphones, reported the Daily Mail. Every year, 3,000 people die from foodborne illness. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, 48 million people in the nation get sick from foodborne illness. Of this vast number, approximately 125,000 people are hospitalized for food…

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Report highlights trends in NFC technology market

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NFC technology continues to show signs of growth IDTechEx, a market research firm, has released a new report concerning the market for NFC technology. The report, titled “Near Field Communication (NFC) 2014-2024,” aims to provide some insight on the trends emerging in the technology space and how these may affect NFC and its uses in the future. The technology is mainly used in the mobile sector to facilitate mobile commerce, but it has other uses in marketing and data sharing that could help it stay relevant well into the future.…

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Firm launches research initiative focused on NFC technology

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NFC technology the subject of a new research initiative Global Industry Analysts, a leading market research organization, has announced the launch of an ambitious research initiative focused on the NFC technology market. The organization has tracked the rising demand for NFC-enabled devices and the use of these devices in the mobile commerce space. The organization has also taken note of the alternatives to NFC technology that are emerging in various sectors. The research initiative aims to shed light on the trends that are impacting the NFC market, especially where NFC…

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NFC mobile payments to replace cash and credit cards by 2020

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Mobile commerce set to become powerful force in financial world Mobile commerce is quickly becoming a formidable force in the world of business and finance. The emerging industry is powered by NFC technology, which can turn mobile devices into payment platforms. NFC has become a focus for telecommunications, credit and financial companies around the world because it could change the way commerce works. Mobile commerce is not free from skeptics, however, as many believe that NFC technology will never reach a point where it can replace traditional credit cards. This…

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