That humble mobile phone could soon become an indispensable tool for a range of business applications, thanks to a new wireless technology. Near-field communication (NFC), the short-range wireless ...

Some major cell phone manufacturers are preparing the release communication devices incorporating RFID technology that they hope will change the way consumers buy products, services and use their ...

This article was originally published by RFID Update. September 20, 2004—ViVOtech and Philips have partnered to make cashless purchases using RFID-enabled cell phones a reality. Using a protocol ...

TIPTON Ind. —A new mobile-marketing tool in use in several central Indiana restaurants is changing the way operators promote specials to customers. The tool, called Tetherball, is a nickel-sized radio ...

Mobile phones could have moved a step closer to being used as credit cards, car keys and concert tickets, after operators around the world said they would work together on the technology. The GSM ...

Researchers explore ways in which standard wireless devices could become RFID readers and provide easy access to wide range of data On Wednesday, presenters at RFID World in Boston focused on using ...

You’ve heard a lot recently about radio frequency identification technologies and how they let companies track their wares more efficiently. Most notably, Wal-Mart and the U.S. Department of Defense ...

After barcodes were put into use more than 50 years ago, the technology revolutionized the grocery business. The technology also revolutionized nearly everything else in the supply chain and logistics ...