The rise of near-field communications (NFC) has been part of the discussion in the mobile industry for years. Unfortunately, the technology hasn’t generated much more than discussion to this point. So ...

1. It’s cheap and easy. Near-field communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless transmitting technology that connects a smartphone with a receiver to transfer data. NFC’s big potential is in mobile ...

Apple isn’t just opening up Near-Field Communication (NFC) access in the European Union; it’s offering third-party access to functions like tap-to-pay in the US and other regions. The company posted a ...

MANHASSET, N.Y. — Philips Electronics and Samsung Electronics have entered into a deal that will enable Samsung to deploy cellular devices using Philips' near-field communications chip and technology.

Tap-to-pay makes check-outs fast… But the Better Business Bureau warns scammers may be targeting that convenience. The scheme, called ghost tapping, uses near-field communication, NFC, the technology ...

Nokia Corp. Tuesday introduced the Nokia 6212 classic, which features integrated support for NFC (Near Field Communication). NFC has mainly been seen as a technology for mobile payments, but Nokia ...

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have developed a novel, high-tech form of fabric that foreshadows a future where items of clothing can"talk" to one another, and purchases ...