James Hickey

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Consortium to Expand RFID-based, Self-Driving Stores

Consortium to Expand RFID-based, Self-Driving Stores

  A collective launched by five technology companies plan to develop and release store-hailing systems in cities around the world. Founding members include Robomart and Avery Dennison Smartrac for its RFID technology to identify products on the shelf. Common use...

HID Global Takes Wide View for RFID Growth

HID Global Takes Wide View for RFID Growth

  The technology company is releasing new products that include customized tags for an expanding set of RFID technology applications. Some use cases include tracking fans at FIFA soccer events, fine whiskeys for brand protection, and wool bales through the supply...

USDA Announces Publication of Cattle Tagging Program

USDA Announces Publication of Cattle Tagging Program

  New rule being published by the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service will require electronic identification ear tags for dairy, and some beef, cattle in 180 days. Such EID tags come with LF or UHF RFID chips, to be read with handheld or fixed RFID readers....

New IoT Solution Available for Youth Sports

New IoT Solution Available for Youth Sports

  Kore and GoRout are partnering to transform on-field sports coaching and player performance. Real-time data transmission will allow coaches and players to interact during both practice and games through wearables In an leap forward for youth sports, IoT company...