The iTravel patent covers the use of an NFC-enabled iPhone for buying an airline ticket, checking in baggage and passing through security. More
Music
Isle of Wight festival goers get contactless tickets and payments
“There are a number of festivals throughout the UK, Europe and United States adopting the technology, and they’re all using entry wristbands as the intermediary,” says technology provider ID&C. “It’s convenient for fans and will only benefit their experience.” More
Google unveils Nexus Q media player with NFC
The new sphere is “the first-ever social streaming device — like a cloud-connected jukebox where everyone brings their own music to the party,” says Google’s Andy Rubin. More
Samsung paves the way for NFC ticketing at music events
The handset maker has teamed up with events promoter Kilimanjaro Live to replace traditional tickets with contactless wristbands that provide access to the events and can be linked to ticket holders’ social media profiles. More
JCDecaux and Kinetic report results of Reading NFC advertising pilot
“The brands that elicited the most positive interactions did so through a combination of relevance, dynamic content and a strong call-to-action,” according to an analysis of the largest NFC out-of-home advertising trial to date. More
Wireless goes contactless
Pop fans will be able to leave their wallets at home during a three day music festival in London in July... More
RIM adds NFC music pairing
A new version of RIM’s BlackBerry Music Gateway includes NFC pairing support, allowing BlackBerry NFC phone users to stream music from their phone to a home or car stereo... More
Thirteen major brands sign up for UK NFC advertising campaign
Mercedes, EA Games, Universal, supermarket chain Morrison’s, fashion retailer H&M and a number of Unilever brands are amongst thirteen participants in a major new NFC outdoor advertising service which is now live at 325 locations around the town of Reading, UK. More
Shazam shares music with NFC
A new version of Shazam, the media discovery app used by 180m people around the world, will allow Android phone users to share music, TV ads, tour dates, coupons and more via NFC. More
Parrot pairs stylish headphones and speakers with NFC
The wireless product specialist has revealed high-end headphones and a speaker dock, both designed by Philippe Starck, which incorporate NFC-initiated Bluetooth pairing for smartphones. More
Jamiroquai takes NFC on tour
UK jazz funk band Jamiroquai is set to use NFC technology in its upcoming European tour... More
Cashless festivals to take off in 2012, with NFC to follow in 2013
Following the successful trial of Mastercard’s PayPass prepaid wristbands at the UK’s Isle of Wight Festival last June, cashless music events are set to take off in 2012 — with NFC in wide use by 2013. More
Faithless fans to test NFC’s social networking capabilities
Up to 10,000 fans attending the PIAS Nites festival in Brussels this weekend will be some of the first to find out how NFC technology could be used to enhance music gigs. “It’s a revolutionary concept that opens up a wide range of possibilities in the world of music events,” says PIAS’ CEO. More
Does Nokia have plans to launch its own NFC payments service?
The handset giant has submitted international trademark applications for a new brand name, ‘Nokia Money’, described as a financial transaction service providing secure transactions using a mobile phone at a point of sale. More