NFC, or near field communication, is a popular wireless technology that allows you to transfer data between two devices that are in close proximity to each other. It’s often used as a faster and more ...

Following on from last week's look at how wireless charging works, it's time to take a look at a better way for hardware to talk to each other. What is NFC and how does it work? Tucked away on the ...

NFC tags cost less, need no batteries, and trigger automations via tap; smart buttons offer tactile feedback and easier multi ...

We've shown you how plastic discs or tags can start timers, play music, send notifications, and more just by tapping your phone on them. It's because in these discs, are a computer chip and antenna.

It's easy to feel like the pandemic stole time away and messed with life plans, so Stolen Time looks at how to do things more efficiently. Whether it's tech hacks, podcasts or apps you need, or just ...

How to use NFC tags in the iOS 13 Shortcuts app Your email has been sent Learn how to create an iOS shortcut that runs custom automations whenever your iOS device is close to an NFC tag. Image: Apple, ...

Apple's Shortcuts app is exceptionally powerful, but it becomes even more useful with the iOS 13 update. It comes preinstalled rather than a post-setup download, and it also arrives brimming with new ...

NFC identity verification is revolutionising security by enabling real-time biometric checks on passports and ID cards, ...

Some might say NFC is still not an adopted technology. I’d be inclined to agree with them. Not every device has NFC, and not every establishment can take payments via NFC. Although I did see a vending ...

It’s a small tech tweak with a big parenting payoff. The mental load of family life—tracking meds, chores, permission slips, pet care—adds up. A simple tag can log what got done, share an update, or ...

Fujitsu Laboratories has developed wearable technology in the form of a glove and a head-mounted display that could help speed up maintenance work and other applications where NFC tags are widely used ...