Two 7-Eleven convenience stores in the New York area are testing standalone NFC kiosks to encourage shoppers to check in and collect offers and discount coupons when they visit... More
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Eye to create world’s largest NFC out-of-home advertising network
The Sydney-based media owner is to equip all its 8,300 out-of-home media sites in Australia, New Zealand, the US and the UK to support NFC, QR, SMS and augmented reality campaigns. More
Vizibility adds NFC to business ID
Identity management specialist Vizibility has added support for NFC to its executive ID platform... More
Oakland gets NFC parking
Drivers in Oakland, California can now pay for their parking by tapping their NFC phone on any of the city’s on-street parking meters... More
Narian offers NFC app creator
NFC innovator Narian Technologies has launched a platform designed to give everyone the tools to create their own NFC applications... More
Isis unveils merchant partners for Austin and Salt Lake City pilots
Aeropostale, Coca-Cola, Foot Locker, Jamba Juice and Macy’s have signed up to take part in the US NFC joint venture’s pilot trials, along with a number of local grocery stores, retailers, gas stations, coffee shops and restaurants. More
DoD approves BlackBerry NFC phones
The US Department of Defense has added a number of BlackBerry 7 smartphones to the US Army and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)’s approved product list... More
AmEx extends Isis deal
American Express has extended its deal with US carrier-led NFC joint venture Isis... More
Virgin Mobile adds gWallet phone
The LG Optimus Elite is now available to pre-order from Virgin Mobile USA for US$149.99... More
ScholarChip brings NFC to Philadelphia schools
The student ID card provider has partnered with the School District of Philadelphia and ACS to combine NFC phones, contactless student ID cards and transportation passes with the aim of cutting costs, creating a safer and more efficient student transit service and providing parents and staff with accurate student location information. More
Thinaire launches NFC marketing platform
US start-up Thinaire has launched an NFC marketing platform that “details location, occasion, brand, and social interaction so ROI can be determined, and then provides input for future one-to-one efforts”... More
Google Wallet: We’re in it for the long haul, says search giant
“It’s still very early days for mobile payments and we know [it] will take time to build a mobile commerce ecosystem, but we’re very committed to this goal and are encouraged by the progress we’ve made to date,” says the search giant, as it makes unlocked Galaxy Nexus NFC phones available for US$399. More
Quad produces Lexus ad
US print giant Quad/Graphics has revealed it produced the 500,000 NFC-tagged inserts included in Wired magazine’s April 2012 issue... More
University gets NFC canteen
Pennsylvania’s Shippensburg University is testing payments via contactless stickers in two of its cafeterias... More
Villanova University tests new Ingersoll Rand mobile keys service
Students at the US university are using NFC-enabled mobile phones to gain access to dorms, academic buildings and administrative offices. More
Narian launches low cost NFC platform for retailers
NFC4Retail, which provides merchants with a suite of NFC apps designed to improve the in-store shopping experience, is now available in 21 countries. The service costs US$20 per store per month and is free of charge during an initial public beta period. More
Wallet users get $5 credit
Google is topping up Google Wallet prepaid card accounts with an extra US$5 credit, The Verge reports... More
Wired publishes Lexus NFC ad
The April edition of Wired magazine, now available on US newsstands, includes an advertisement for the 2013 Lexus GS that incorporates an NFC tag... More
Pinkberry adds gWallet support
International yoghurt retailer Pinkberry has added support for Google Wallet payments and offers at 69 of its US outlets... More
Identive and WPG to share x-rays via NFC
The two firms are to provide doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals with a way to easily transfer digital medical images to the relevant exam room. More