New RFID Passport Scare — Does it Matter?

The technology press is awash in articles today proclaiming yet another RFID security vulnerabilty, this time with respect to electronic passports of the variety the US will begin issuing by the millions in October. The news appears, at first blush, to be damning. But as usual, upon even the slightest examination, it is revealed to be typical doomsday sensationalism.

Alien Cancels IPO Plans

Alien Technology has requested that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission withdraw its registration statement for an initial public offering.

Gen2 RFID Chips from STMicro Hit Market

STMicroelectronics, the $9.5 billion semiconductor manufacturer, has very recently entered the market with Gen2 RFID chips that will compete against similar offerings from Impinj and, as of this week, Texas Instruments. RFID Update spoke with Francis Dell’ova, ST’s RFID Business Unit Manager, about the new chips.

Two Views of the Alien IPO

Was it “market conditions” or “poor fundamentals” that caused the maker of UHF EPC systems to postpone its IPO.