New NFC Forum Specs Enable NFC Devices to Communicate With Broader Range of Devices, Tags
The enhancements include an active communication mode for peer-to-peer and support of NFC-V technology.
Smart Home: Top-Notch Technologies
A growing number of houses contain systems designed to make life easier and more comfortable, thanks to the Internet of Things.
RFID News Roundup
AutomationDirect releases new RFID-coded non-contact safety switches ••• Idesco adds RFID encoding features to portable ID card printer ••• D-Tech International announces smart security system for school libraries ••• STAR Systems International intros new RFID vehicle hangtag ••• Elatec unveils TWN4 MultiTech reader.
Local Motors, Stantec Launch Strategic Partnership to Deliver and Test Self-Driving Shuttles
The partnership will accelerate the worldwide implementation of connected automated vehicles.
NFC Tags Take to the Slopes on Ski Jackets
Spyder is testing Near Field Communication technology in some of its U.S. Ski Team jackets to engage with consumers, by providing links to social media, as well as information about the jackets, the ski team and local skiing.
NASSCOM of India Signs Agreement With Georgia Tech to Drive Innovation in Internet of Things
The National Association of Software and Services Companies has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Georgia Institute of Technology to collaborate on advancing the IoT and fostering innovation through an IoT ecosystem.
Hospitality Door System Pairs BLE With RFID for Mobile Room Access
Hilton and Marriott are among the global hotel chains employing the BLE functionality in dormakaba’s Saflok products for hotel guest rooms, enabling room access with a smartphone and hotel app.
Qube to Release Smart LED Light Strips
The company will debut the new smart strips at the CES conference.
Driverless Cars and Their Relation to the IoT
The development of the Internet of Things has taken root in the auto insurance industry.
Blockchain Secures Document Authenticity With Smartrac’s dLoc Solution
The company plans to release its new NFC-based paper documentation and certificate verification and authentication solution with Factom’s blockchain technology to ensure that documents and related data are secure against fraud.