New Kickstarter campaign has smart door locks, deadbolts, and padlocks
Quicklock launched a Kickstarter campaign for its keyless door locks, deadbolts, and padlocks, which unlock using smartphones’ Bluetooth or NFC key fobs. It has an app for iPhone and Android, so friends and family can enter your home, too.
Some retailers are blocking Apple Pay and launching a competitor
Just when you thought your in-store transactions would be quick and painless forever... some big U.S. retailers have an Apple Pay rival in the pipeline, and that means no support for the new technology.
iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus: An in-depth comparison of both new iPhone models
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus bring a number of notable improvements to the successful line, as well as offering a choice of two different form factors.
Apple Watch to use skin contact for secure Apple Pay purchases
Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus both have the Touch ID sensor for authorizing contactless payments, but how about the Apple Watch? According to reports, the tech giant's new smartwatch will use skin contact for secure Apple Pay purchases.
Apple inks deals with Amex and others for iPhone 6 mobile payments, report says
Apple has reportedly inked deals with American Express and other financial services firms as part of an expected push into mobile payments with the launch next week of the iPhone 6.
London’s historic statues will start calling smartphones from this week
Technology is being used more and more to help encourage greater interest in culture and art. A UK-based arts group, for example, this week launches a project that'll see London's historic statues calling up passers-by to deliver entertaining monologues.
Nintendo hopes to save Wii U with NFC figures and games
In a bid to help staunch the bleeding on the Wii U, Nintendo has announced a line of NFC-driven figures and games in the vein of Skylanders.
Soon, we’ll all be cyborgs: crowdfunded xNT biohacking implant ships this month
Just a few short months after concluding its Indiegogo campaign, Dangerous Things is set to ship its NFC implant to paying customers later this month.
Jabra’s low-profile Rox Wireless earbuds may be simple, but they affordably do the trick
The Bluetooth- and NFC-compatible earbuds have power-saving magnets on each side — simply click them together (forming a necklace) to conserve battery.
Noki-arrr launches the Treasure Tag, a location tracker for forgetful pirates
Nokia has launched the Treasure Tag, an NFC accessory for anyone who has left their keys/wallet/bag/all three behind, and regretted it for the rest of the day.
Asus M70 charges your phone or tablet wirelessly, won’t shut down when the power cuts out
Ever wish your PC could charge your phone or tablet wirelessly? The Asus M70 does.
Yamaha’s hi-fi alarm clock spares your tender waking ears, charges your gadgets
Leave it to Yamaha to reinvent the alarm clock. This powder-coated, wireless wonder offers enough custom features to make waking up a little more pleasant.
Nokia launches compact, NFC headset in bright, Lumia-style colors
Nokia has announced the colorful BH-121 headset, a stereo Bluetooth audio accessory for your smartphone, with the option to connect using NFC and an optional Live Tile if you're using a Windows Phone device.
This single card can replace every other card in your wallet
Move over NFC, paying with credit cards just got easier. It's all thanks to Coin, which can store multiple cards in one place, but still be used for payments and in ATMs. It's available for pre-order now.
Isis wireless payment system launches with the backing of AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile
A new NFC-based wireless payment system has launched nationwide this week. Named Isis, it has been tested for over a year, and comes with the backing of AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
Harman Kardon’s new Nova speakers put a vortex inside a sonic globe of awesome
Harman Kardon released a new pair of compact Bluetooth speakers today, called the Nova. The speakers offer NFC pairing, 3.5mm and digital optical inputs.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of November 1, 2013
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!
Google launches Android game vending machines in Tokyo
Google has launched three Google Play vending machines in Tokyo where owners of Android smartphones can download games. However, given that each machine is staffed by several Google employees, we don' expect to see them rolled out internationally.
NFC Ring can unlock your smartphone or front door
Designed to make interaction with NFC hardware a simpler process, the NFC Ring is a piece of jewelry that can share your public Facebook profile with a friend or perhaps unlock the front door to your home.
Samsung releases TecTiles2, new generation of programmable NFC tiles
Samsung announced the release of TecTiles 2, the next generation of programming NFC smart tiles.
‘Help Sony President Name His Pink Balls,’ pleads Sony. Yeah, really
Sony U.S. President Phil Molyneux posted a blog last night, requesting the help of Sony fans to "name his pink balls." Excuse me?
Are these digital camera features must-have extras or useless fillers?
Separate the gold from the gimmicks with our guide to all the latest digital camera features.
Sony’s NFC-powered wireless audio ecosystem, from tiny orbs to huge boomboxes
We take a close look at Sony's expansive line-up of NFC-enabled Bluetooth speakers, headphones and full-size audio systems.
Sony banks on NFC and 4K, teases 4K OLED TV
Sony has built an entire ecosystem around NFC pairing, is exploiting the living daylights out of its 4K/Ultra HD empire, and has a 4K OLED TV in the works.
Best apps to automate your Android phone
Learn how you can create different settings profiles for your Android smartphone and trigger them using apps or NFC tags.
Study: By 2020, smartphones will replace cash and credit cards as the preferred payment method
The majority of so-called Internet experts are saying smartphones will beat out traditional forms of payment by the decade's end. Is our culture moving toward that behavior?
Dissecting the Windows Phone roadmap: What to expect from Tango and Apollo updates
A roadmap has leaked showing that it might be a full year before truly competitive, high-end Windows Phones hit the market. We break down the expectations for Microsoft's Tango and Apollo updates.
Verizon to block Google Wallet on the Galaxy Nexus
Verizon has decided to remove Google Wallet from the Galaxy Nexus, likely in favor of its own mobile payment system backed by ISIS. T-Mobile and AT&T may follow.
Does the new Apple Store App set the bar for mobile payments?
The newest version of the Apple Store App lets users snap a picture of a product with their iPhone, then walk out the door. Is this how easy mobile commerce has to be?
PayPal will debut in brick-and-mortar shops
PayPal will transition from online-only to an in-store presence right in time for the holiday shopping season.
NFC update expands on mobile sharing technology
While near field communication is still attempting to make waves in the mobile payment industry, a recent update to the technology broadens the amount of uses for NFC-equipped devices.
How Google Wallet works
Google Wallet is a new way to turn your smartphone into a credit card. Here we break down exactly how the technology works, step by step.
Visa, Amex, and Discover join MasterCard on Google Wallet
Visa, American Express, and Discover are now joining Google Wallet and George Castanza will help sell it.
Google Wallet unofficially launches, but NFC adoption still faces challenges; UPDATE: How to enable Google Wallet
A quiet debut by Google Wallets gets noticed, but how close are we actually to turning our phones into our wallets?
Nokia bringing NFC to all Symbian phones
Symbian may be going away, but it's not gone yet: Nokia says it plans to bring NFC technology to all future Symbian phones.
Visa puts its muscle behind mobile payments
Visa is pushing forward with plans to roll out mobile payment technology in the U.S. - along with "incentives" to get merchants to adopt the technology.
Widespread NFC adoption still ‘four years away’
Technology heavyweights like Google and RIM have already begun to adopt NFC mobile wallet technology. But a new analyst report says widespread adoption by customers is still years away.
Paypal branching out into the offline world
Imagine walking into a brick & mortar Best Buy store and purchasing a new video game with your Paypal account. That's exactly what Paypal is envisioning as they expand offline.