Tag: nfc tech

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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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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NFC technology experiences considerable surge in global use

Sam Lambert
NFC technology use World Wide

A recent survey shows that consumers have a greater awareness of the tech and are satisfied by it. A new study conducted by ABI Research has shown that consumers are considerably more familiar with NFC technology, and they are more satisfied with it as well. Over eight out of every ten consumers have used a contactless card or mobile payment wallet. According to the research, more than 85 percent of consumers have used NFC technology in the form of a “contactless card or mobile payment wallet.” Moreover, they have increased…

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Australia tests NFC technology for travel visa into country

L. Green
NFC technology - Person scanning mobile

The country’s Department of Home Affairs is piloting a Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) application. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced that it will be testing a new Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) app using NFC technology for a contact-free entry visa. The use of near field communication will help to quickly verify and authenticate a traveler’s credentials. The NFC technology would work through an enabled mobile device in conjunction with the individual’s passport. The application will use both near field communication and optical character recognition (OCR) to read, capture…

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