A new passive Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) inlay, the EOS-654 BLE G3, is being offered as part of a collaboration between Tageos and Wiliot. The inlay comes in response to the growing demand for real-time location and condition monitoring across retail and logistics...
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New GS1 Standard Aims to Revolutionize Supply Chain with Web-Enabled RFID
A significant update to the RFID Tag Data Standard (TDS) is set to transform supply chain visibility, combat organized retail crime, and enhance traceability across multiple industries. The new standard, TDS 2.3 from GS1, introduces a web-resolvable domain name to...
Amazon’s Showcases RFID Tunnel for Checkout-free Shopping at Pop-up Venues
Amazon is touted the next generation of their RFID lanes that are portable and can be deployed in hours. Ideal for pop-up shops, festivals, and temporary retail locations, the Just Walk Through system builds on the RFID technology pioneered in 2023 for merchandise:...
Zebra Technologies Empowers Retail Frontline Operations with AI-Powered Solutions
Zebra Technologies showcased its latest artificial intelligence (AI)-driven hardware, software, and services at NRF 2026. Notably, the leader in digitizing and automating workflows that deliver intelligent operations launched the new TC501 and TC701 handheld mobile...
RFID Professional Institute Announces Updated Certification Exam, New Study Guide
The new exam covers best practices for determining the right RFID technology for an application and deploying the solution The RFID Professional Institute announced that it has updated its Professional Certificate exam and introduced a new study guide for that exam,...
RFID at NRF: Previewing the Innovations That Will Shape 2026
Checking in with Beontag, BrightSign, Impinj, Manhattan Associates, Sensormatic Solutions, Simbe, SmartSense, Wiliot, and Zebra The retail landscape is constantly shifting. To stay ahead, businesses need technology that doesn't just react to change but anticipates it....
Elatec Introduces DevPack 5.07
Elatec has released its latest software development toolkit, TWN4 DevPack 5.07 to deliver faster performance, stronger security and greater flexibility for configuring and managing RFID readers, enabling flexible and future-proof access solutions. DevPack 5.07 expands...
Inside the Future of Digital Car Keys: RFIDJournal.com’s Interview with Car Connectivity Consortium’s Ganesh Venkatesan
As the connected vehicle ecosystem rapidly evolves, the need for secure and universal standards has never been more critical. The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) stands at the forefront of this movement, uniting leading automakers, smart device manufacturers, and...
Tageos Launches New NFC and Dual-Frequency RFID Inlays
Tageos, in collaboration with EM Microelectronic, has developed two new additions to its growing portfolio that offer Near Field Communication (NFC) and Dual-Frequency (HF/NFC and UHF) functionality for tagging a broad variety of goods and packaging. Tageos is a...
CISC Semiconductor Enters Into Collaboration with Qualcomm
CISC Semiconductor proudly announces strategic technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, a world-renowned innovator in wireless technology and semiconductor solutions. The partnership is centered around CISC's RAIN Xplorer, a state-of-the-art RFID test...
RFID Case Study: Beverage Tracking at the 2025 HSBC Golf Championship
At the 2025 HSBC Golf Championship in Abu Dhabi, UAE, premium cardholders were entitled to complimentary beverages within the event’s hospitality zones. But managing these allocations manually had previously proven to be time-consuming and prone to error, especially...
Schreiner MediPharm Offers New RFID Syringes
Schreiner MediPharm recently unveiled its new Cap-Lock Label with RFID functionality. The new Cap-Lock plus RFID is based on the proven principle of Schreiner MediPharm’s Cap-Lock Label and will be presented in combination with Schott Pharma’s Schott Toppac infuse COC...












