Why Isn’t Wal-Mart Killing the Tags?
With concerns regarding privacy, some are asking why the retailer isn’t taking advantage of features in EPC Gen 2 RFID tags to protect consumer privacy.
Privacy Nonsense Sweeps the Internet
Even once-respectable publications, such as Scientific American, have found the need to publish utter nonsense about RFID and privacy, in the wake of the news that Wal-Mart plans to track some clothing items with the technology.
Inspections Made More Efficient for British Construction Firm
Magnor Plant is using RFID tags on safety and lifting equipment at British construction sites to expedite the inspection process, providing results in a matter of hours rather than weeks.
Qantas Launches Its Next Generation Check-in System
Beginning with Perth Airport, Qantas’ frequent flyers will be provided with new RFID-enabled loyalty cards that will serve as a permanent boarding passes.