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

11/21/202311/20/2023 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…

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

08/22/202308/21/2023 Sam Lambert

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)…

NFC tags are becoming more popular among fashion brands

07/03/202306/30/2023 Jorge Gonzalez

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…

Stripe rolls out tap mobile payments for NFC-enabled Android devices

03/01/202302/28/2023 Sam Lambert

The service, already available for Apple device users since last year, is now widening its reach. Stripe has announced that it is expanding its Tap to Pay mobile payments feature to Android devices that are enabled with near field communication (NFC) technology. The financial services company was the first company to become a Tap to Pay partner with Apple. The partnership between Apple and Stripe made it possible for any NFC enabled Apple device – from the iPhone to the Apple Watch – into a device that can be used…

Mobile Tap to Pay trend picks up speed among US retailers

07/22/202207/21/2022 Stephanie Beck

Tap to Pay - Mobile Phone & POS Terminal

Shoppers have started to see the appeal of using their smartphones to pay for purchases in-store. Compared to many other countries worldwide, the US has been slow to adopt mobile payments, but Tap to Pay technology has started catching on among American shoppers. Adyen, one of the largest US payment services providers is now supporting this tech for retailers. Adyen has now officially launched support for Tap to Pay in its merchant networks and retailers. This has opened the door to allowing people using iPhone XS or newer, as well…