Want to Order a Pizza? Knocki Three Times on the Wall
The Clapper laid the home-automation groundwork. Now, a Texas startup says it has developed an IoT analog that is more foolproof and versatile.
Microsoft Takes the Wrong Risks
Betting big on the HoloLens is not going to transform the company, but RFID could.
RFID News Roundup
Clothing retailer F&F, SML Group partner to deploy RFID for improved inventory accuracy ••• NFL, Microsoft and Zebra take RFID-enabled player tracking to new app ••• NFC Forum designates UL as an authorized test lab ••• Apple joins the NFC Forum ••• InvoTech expands offices, adds staff to meet demand.
National Geographic Journalist Employs IoT to Investigate Poaching
The magazine reporter teamed with technologists, African park rangers and former poachers to slip artificial tusks armed with tracking devices into the ivory supply chain.
Heal’s Boosts Sales With NFC System, Links Store With Online Purchases
The CloudTags solution enables customers to view digital content about a product in the store by tapping a tablet against an NFC RFID tag, creating a wishlist and then receiving advertising online based on their in-store interests.