There's a pitched battle going on for control over the phone technology that'll transform how we pay for things in the (near?) future. Surprisingly one of the biggest players--with perhaps a lot to lose--has a very open approach.READ»
Using a combination of signals from all over the road, a new system takes cars a step closer to being able to automatically react to conditions in front of them.READ»
Amazon's Kindle Fire has its hardware and software shaved down to a bare minimum and woven together in a delicate mesh. But even Fire's weakness strengthens Amazon. READ»
Forget Wi-Fi, forget Bluetooth, forget NFC and even wireless charging--that rat's nest of wires behind your computer desk is going nowhere fast. No matter what a recent Apple patent portends. READ»
Everyone needs the Internet, and as our data requirements explode, it's putting a strain on broadband networks. Luckily, scientists can make wireless signals come from your TV and your lightbulb.READ»
Your next home may be more rammed with servos, sensors, and wireless than the average android. Bonus: As well as being more sci-fi, it will save you energy and money. The home automation field is about to explode.READ»
NFC tech gets mixed treatment in the media, with some rushing to embrace it, and others dubious about its promise. Korean companies, on the other hand, seem certain: A new coalition is working with the government to attract a billion dollars of business and 5,700 NFC-related jobs.READ»
Near-field wireless tech could reinvent not only your wallet, and how you shop--but also how you return defective products to the store under warranty. READ»
Google is poised to reveal ambitious NFC credit card plans, and ISIS has its own ideas about how to revolutionize payment systems. How the demise of the magnetic-strip card will change the way we pay for stuff. READ»
Not only will these new bulbs save you money every month, they'll be tons of fun for amateur lighting designers, and can even increase home security. READ»
A French startup is launching a shelf-edge NFC system that really demonstrates how NFC could revolutionize shopping, add value, and save you money in the process. Get ready to wave your phone in the air like you just don't care...READ»
Visa is trying out a low-tech location-based offers system with Gap that doesn't require check-ins or even a smartphone. It's clever, but basically is a testing ground for the coming wave of NFC purchases.READ»
If the game's 50 million and counting players have anything to do with it, then yes. For a new Magic edition, you have to bang two NFC-enabled phones together to unlock game levels.READ»
Chevrolet has just revealed its plans to build its MyLink technology into the 2012 Chevy Volt and Equinox--a system that adds security from OnStar and accesses streaming music content from Pandora, all controlled by voice and touch controls. It's almost KITT-like in terms of car smarts.READ»
A high-profile article today is hinting that Apple is really planning on building short-range wireless NFC tech into the iPhone (and iPad, interestingly) as we'd long suspected. This could totally change how you pay for things, even if you don't own Apple gear.READ»
A clutch of recent Apple patents reveal features we may see in this year's iPad 2 and iPhone 5. Better speakers, facial recognition, and a way to plug credit card chips into your iPhone are all in the mix.READ»
