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Apple Adds NFC To iPhone 6

Apple Adds NFC To iPhone 6

Posted by Will Pugh on Sep 09, 2014

Introduction Apple just put an end to speculation regarding its relationship with NFC technology by announcing that the iPhone 6 will indeed include the technology. At this point, it is safe to tu...
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Baby, It's Cold Inside: Smart Appliances & RFID

Baby, It's Cold Inside: Smart Appliances & RFID

Posted by Laurie Wiegler on Jan 27, 2014

RFID in your Fridge Although RFID has yet to track your tuna salad or leftovers, it won’t be long before that happens. Get ready: your fridge is set to become smarter than you. Not only that, ap...
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A Primer On The Internet of Things & RFID

A Primer On The Internet of Things & RFID

Posted by James Thrasher on Jan 15, 2014

What is the Internet of Things? Companies and organizations explain the Internet of Things in various ways, but the Internet of Things, or IoT, is most commonly described as an ecosystem of techno...
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How to Use NFC Tags in Marketing

How to Use NFC Tags in Marketing

Posted by Shain Armstrong on Aug 06, 2013

The rise of NFC readers in smartphones makes engaging with customers cheap and simple. QR codes are great, but they create friction in the user experience. They require the two step hassl...
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3 Things to Know About UHF RFID Tags

3 Things to Know About UHF RFID Tags

Posted by Shain Armstrong on Jul 31, 2013

RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification, can be a confusing field for those starting to learn about the technology. RFID comes in many different flavors, but an easy entry point from which to grasp...
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9 Examples of RFID & NFC in Marketing

9 Examples of RFID & NFC in Marketing

Posted by James Thrasher on Jul 15, 2013

RFID is an exciting technology that has greatly improved visibility in supply chains, tool tracking, and access control applications among others. Until recently however, RFID hasn't typically been...
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Types of Memory in Gen 2 UHF RFID Tags

Types of Memory in Gen 2 UHF RFID Tags

Posted by Shain Armstrong on May 01, 2013

Updated: 7/17/2024; Originally Published: 5/01/2013 Gen 2 UHF RFID tags are comprised of an antenna and a chip (more accurately called an integrated circuit, or IC). In this article...
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RFID vs. Barcodes: What are the Advantages?

RFID vs. Barcodes: What are the Advantages?

Posted by James Thrasher on Apr 29, 2013

Barcode labels have been the industry standard in retail and logistics for over 30 years, but other technologies, namely radio-frequency identification (RFID), have greatly diminished the luster of...
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