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The Federal Communications Commission is trying to move the goalposts late in the game—but it's not too late to make your voice heard about why this is a bad idea for RFID and the Internet of Things.»

The new labels have been piloted by SneakerCon to provide encrypted authentication of high-value sneakers and to enable individuals to create both public and private access to data about a product, such as a collectible shoe.»

HID Global to acquire RFID company LUX-Ident; AT&T certifies LTE-M/NB-IoT solution from Murata Electronics, Altair Semiconductor; Schneider Electric launches IoT platform for multiple industries; Solace, Boomi partner on integration platform for enterprise IoT applications; Semtech unveils indoor reference design for smart buildings, homes; LoRa Alliance announces LoRaWAN-IoT test houses in India.»

Toppan Printing and Amcor are working in partnership to ensure the origin of wines and beverages marketed by their customers, using a Near Field Communication solution.»

The Internet of Things is critical in enabling technology for manufacturing and beyond.»

The company's new Pathfinder 6059 handheld RFID printer can create and apply RFID tags for retail goods and logistics within five seconds, while its EPC UHF RFID tags will be used on Robomart's products when the self-driving store system brings stores to customers wherever they are.»

The retailer, which has been using RFID in its operations for 15 years, will share some of its learnings at this year's RFID Journal LIVE! Europe event.»

The facility, located in Shanghai, will showcase item-level RFID technologies and applications to government leaders, business partners and retail end users.»

The Internet of Things is helping the oil industry monitor the movement of crude oil and its products, even from remote locations.»

The upscale winery will explain how it is using RFID technology to engage customers and build a loyal following.»

Printronix Auto ID launches industrial RFID printer; D.O RFID releases plastic RFID cards; Otis Elevator Co. debuts IoT solution to lift elevator performance; ShieldIOT raises $3.6 million seed round led by Innogy Innovation Hub; Kerlink intros LoRaWAN IoT gateway for smart cities and buildings; BehrTech unveils smart sensor for environmental monitoring in IIoT applications; Unified Office offers IoT-based restaurant food-safety service platform.»

The technology, which gathers multiple antennas in different positions, allows readings where the exact positions of tags cannot be guaranteed, and at a lower cost.»

Informed travelers are happier and less stressed, resulting in an improved travel experience. The Internet of Things can make this happen.»

View the PDFs and recordings from RFID Journal's recent online event.»