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Android tap-to-share leak offers a first look at Google’s new sharing tool
A leaked Android interface shows Google working on tap-to-share file transfers, with phone overlap, NFC quirks, and Android 17 timing all pointing to a more direct answer to AirDrop-style sharing.
RHA’s acclaimed MA650 wireless earphones now come in white
Scotland-based audio manufacturer RHA makes some seriously nice headphones, including their acclaimed MA650 Wireless. Now, you can get the excellent $100 earbuds in white. With IPX4 sweat resistance and 12 hours of battery life, these could become your new everyday earbuds.
How to make coasters that connect guests to your Wi-Fi with a single tap
Tired of reciting your Wi-Fi password every time your houseguests want to connect to your network? We've got a solution for you: NFC drink coasters that will automatically grant guests access to your Wi-Fi when they tap their phone on them
Free up storage and keep your media organized with Google’s Files Go app
Files Go by Google is available for download. Here's how to use it to free up space on your device, find files, and share them with others.
Garmin contactless payments go live on the Vivoactive 3 smartwatch, just about
You can now use your Vivoactive 3 smartwatch to pay for stuff using Garmin Pay, though it has to be said the launch is rather limited.
Google secretly axed its NFC Smart Unlock — and Android users are fuming
Android users can no longer use the NFC Smart Unlock feature on their devices after it was secretly killed by Google without any warning.
Visa, FIFA to make Confederations Cup a cashless experience
Visa has announced a partnership with FIFA that will see the company making all official Confederations Cup stadiums cashless-enabled.
Fitbit kills what's left of Coin, ending support and app services
Coin has announced it will terminate services for its wallet-slimming digital credit card at the end of February.
Spyder’s NFC-enabled ski jacket provides real-time snow reports and local trail maps
Spyder USST ski jackets comes equipped with NFC technology that enables users to tap into real time snow reports, social media, and more.
Ever see a chip implanted in someone? One of our own puts his body on the line
Digita lTrends' live stream has it all, from the cool to the bizarre. But wait until you see our Cool Tech editor get an NFC implant on TV.
Samsung Pay celebrates 1st birthday with support for coupons, $100K in prizes
Samsung will celebrate its mobile payment service's first anniversary in the U.S. by introducing an in-app coupon service and $100,000 in prizes.
Here’s a high-tech way to find out if your new designer bag is genuine or a fake
Worried your new designer bag isn't genuine, but a convincing fake? One company has had enough, and decided to integrate special smartphone-readable NFC tags into the label to prove authenticity once and for all.
Barclays launches a new NFC payments app for UK customers
Barclays Bank has launched a contactless payment app for customers in the U.K.
A new Olympic ring? Visa’s will allow athletes in Rio to make mobile payments
Visa unveiled a new post-password wearable tech solution, a near-field-communication-based payment ring that syncs to its user's credit card account.
Wells Fargo Wallet set to take on Android Pay with NFC, contactless ATM withdrawals
Banking giant Wells Fargo is relaunching its mobile app, Wells Fargo Wallet, on Android. It'll gain NFC features for payments and ATM withdrawals.
Android Pay gains ATM cash withdrawal, better web support, and more
Google introduced a bevy of new features to its Android Pay platform at I/O 2016. One particularly nifty one? The ability to withdraw cash from ATMs.
Fitbit bets on mobile payments with acquisition of Coin
Fitbit is predicting a bright and cheery future in mobile payments. It's acquiring Coin, maker of the credit card-emulating Coin card.
Wireless speaker buying guide: Everything you need to know about wireless speakers
Why tether your device to a speaker when you bask in the glow of wireless audio? Here’s our guide on how to pick the best wireless speaker for you.
NFC mobile payments make this classic-looking Bulgari watch smart
Bulgari has announced a new watch that includes an NFC chip, enabling users to use their watch for contactless payments and unlocking doors.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: 3D printing ceramic, swim trackers, collapsible bags
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
MasterCard and Coin join forces to fuse wearables with payment functionality
MasterCard and Coin have announced a joint partnership to add payment functionality to every wearable that has an NFC chip.
NXT-ID’s Wocket is an all-in-one payments solution that can truly replace your wallet
NXT-ID's Wocket consolidates all you credit, debit, loyalty, and membership cards through a combination of magnetic and wireless technology.
MasterCard wants to put a digital wallet into everything you own
MasterCard partnered with Ringly, Nymi, TrackR, GM, and a fashion designer to turn connected devices into payment devices.
Samsung Pay wasn’t breached in state-sponsored LoopPay hack, executives say
LoopPay, the company behind a core technology of Samsung Pay, suffered a network breach at the hands of Chinese hackers earlier this year.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Laser razors, portable wind turbines, mo-cap suits
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
The Tago Arc is like a hundred bracelets in one
E-ink could revolutionize design as we know it. Liber8 Technology took e-ink and started with a bangle that the wearer can change with their mood.
From health to home, your phone will keep tabs on everything in 2015
Your phone will become the hub for everything in 2015.