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Karbonn adds NFC phone
Indian smartphone maker Karbonn Mobile has launched the Titanium X, an RS18,490 (US$300) NFC-enabled smartphone with 5-inch Full HD display as well as 13 megapixel rear and 5 megapixel front-facing cameras... More
NFC Haloband seeks funding
The developers of a wristband that features three embedded NFC chips are seeking US$10,000 to put it into production... More
Flextown enables digital sharing through NFC business cards
Danish startup Flextown has begun offering an NFC business card service worldwide, allowing consumers to share portfolios of work, videos and other digital content as well as contact details via NFC, QR or Apple’s AirDrop service... More
RapidNFC adds NTAG213 stickers
Online retailer RapidNFC has begun offering NFC tags containing NXP’s NTAG213, an NFC chip with added security features, 144 bytes of user memory and a counter that stores how many times it has been read... More
Jolla uses NFC to let users customize their smartphone settings
Finnish phone maker Jolla‘s new smartphone is to ship with a selection of smart rear covers, known as “The Other Half”, that include NFC and are used to automatically change the device’s settings and functions to the user’s preset favourites... More
SensMaster adds NFC sensor tag
Sensor tag maker SensMaster has introduced a tag that is designed to be worn like a watch and intended for safety, personnel tracking and security applications... More
OrientDeal offers OEM NFC phone
Chinese supplier OrientDeal has launched the OrientPhone P6 Plus, an OEM NFC smartphone with a 6-inch Full HD display and 13 megapixel rear camera... More
Jewellery maker adds NFC
Danish jewellery designer Shamballa Jewels is to add an NFC and QR-based anti-counterfeiting solution to all its products from next year... More
NXP develops NFC chip for Intel
NXP Semiconductors has developed a new version of its PN544 NFC controller chip for Intel and MasterCard... More
Swissbit adds NFC microSD card
Data storage manufacturer Swissbit has introduced the PS 100u CL, a microSD card containing a secure element... More
ConfGames uses NFC to gamify conferences
German startup ConfGames is using NFC tags to add game mechanics to conferences with the aim of encouraging networking and interaction between visitors and sponsors. More
Porsche and BlackBerry launch $2,350 luxury NFC phone
Porsche Design has redesigned BlackBerry’s Z10 NFC smartphone with a sleeker shell and leather rear cover to create the US$2,350 P’9982... More
Garmin adds NFC car kit
Navigation specialist Garmin has produced an in-car cradle with an embedded tag that launches Garmin’s Navigon for Android app when an NFC phone is placed in it... More
Passive NFC chip can power lights and sounds
Thailand-based NFC designer Silicon Craft Technology has developed a passive NFC transponder chip aimed at the toy, advertising and souvenir markets that harvests energy provided by an NFC interaction and uses it to power sounds and LED lights... More
ST adds dynamic tag memories
STMicroelectronics has introduced a range of ‘dynamic NFC tag memories’ — dual interface ICs designed for adding NFC functionality to utility meters, printers, cookers, washing machines, digital cameras and other consumer electronics and electrical devices... More
Sprint customers to get NFC ID
US mobile network operator Sprint’s Pinsight Touch NFC platform is to include support for Ingersoll Rand’s aptiQmobile NFC access control service... More
GP approves NFC test suite
An SWP & HCI compliance test suite from Galitt and Keolabs has been qualified by standards organisation GlobalPlatform... More
Bluenio proposes connected card
Startup Bluenio is raising funds on Kickstarter for a connected NFC card that links with the owner’s smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0 to enable a wide range of functions including two factor authentication, mobile keys and fitness tracking... More
Delta releases NFC data logger
Technology developer Delta has launched Thor, an NFC data logger that includes an on-board temperature sensor that can take readings at configurable time interval of between 0.1s and ten hours... More