RFID Journal Blog

Jul27

CNBC Adds Spark With RFID

Posted By Mark Roberti, 07.27.2009 0 Comments

A recent segment featured Gary R. Johnson, Blue Spark Technologies' president and CEO, explaining how thin, flexible batteries could enhance RFID systems.

Jul23

Widening the Gap

Posted By Mark Roberti, 07.23.2009 0 Comments

Stronger retailers have an opportunity not just to survive the current downturn, but also to greatly distance themselves from the competition.

Jul21

ZDNet Continues to Spread Misinformation About E-Passports

Posted By Mark Roberti, 07.21.2009 2 Comments

Blogger Robin Harris gets his facts wrong about RFID transponders in passports yet again.

Jul20

When Will All Transit Systems Adopt RFID?

Posted By By Mark Roberti, 07.20.2009 0 Comments

The technology is not only more convenient, but also saves millions of dollars in costs.

Jul16

Another Blogger Confuses the RFID Issue

Posted By Mark Roberti, 07.16.2009 0 Comments

Robin Harris, a blogger on ZDNet, claims RFID passports will lead to your being captured by a terrorist. He hasn't got a clue.

Jul15

AP Hack Strikes Again

Posted By By Mark Roberti, 07.15.2009 0 Comments

Todd Lewan's recent article about skimming IDs from PASS cards spreads the usual misinformation.

Jul14

RFID and EAS Confusion

Posted By Mark Roberti, 07.14.2009 0 Comments

Some apparel retailers are apparently confusing RFID and electronic article surveillance solutions.

Jul14

A Positive News Story About RFID

Posted By Mark Roberti, 07.14.2009 0 Comments

A Time magazine article praises ClearCount's smart sponges for their ability to reduce the number of sponges left in patients.

Jul02

American Apparel RFID Project Featured in Video

Posted By Mark Roberti, 07.02.2009 0 Comments

Avery Dennison has produced a video explaining how radio frequency identification is being used to improve operations at American Apparel's stores.

Jun30

The Globe and Mail—Misinforming Readers Once Again

Posted By By Mark Roberti, 06.30.2009 2 Comments

A new article continues the newspaper's standing practice of misinforming the public regarding RFID.

Jun11

Standardizing RFID Standards

Posted By Mark Roberti, 06.11.2009 0 Comments

GRIFS will hold a meeting in Washington on June 30 and July 1, 2009, to facilitate collaboration among organizations creating global RFID standards.

May28

Auto Deal an Example for Pharma

Posted By Mark Roberti, 05.28.2009 0 Comments

The automotive industry's decision to accept higher fuel economy standards in order to avoid dealing with 50 state requirements might be a good model for pharmaceutical companies looking to avoid having to comply with 50 state laws mandating drug pedigrees.

May04

RFID Journal LIVE! Discussion

Posted By Mark Roberti, 05.04.2009 0 Comments

Share your thoughts and highlights from RFID Journal LIVE! 2009, held last week in Orlando, Fla.

Apr26

Will GPS Replace RFID as the Privacy Bogeyman?

Posted By Mark Roberti, 04.26.2009 4 Comments

GPS devices, which are more effective than RFID for tracking individuals, are becoming much cheaper—but so far, privacy advocates have not raised an alarm.

Apr26

Behind the Scenes at RFID Journal LIVE!

Posted By Mark Roberti, 04.26.2009 0 Comments

Set up is in full swing as everyone prepares for the big event, which opens on Monday. Here are some shots I took around 1 pm today.

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