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Getac unveils AI-ready rugged Android tablet, ZX80
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Getac launches the ZX80, an AI-ready, rugged 8-inch tablet running Android and designed to boost efficiency in industries including utilities, transportation, and manufacturing.
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IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space launch second phase of digital currency project
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space advance to phase two of JCB Digital Currency project, focusing on offline peer-to-peer transfers.
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Samsung announces upgraded tracking device with Galaxy SmartTag2
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Alongside the release of its updated Galaxy FE lineup, Samsung has also announced its updated tracking device, the Galaxy SmartTag2.
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Charter Hall Enhances Tenant Experience App with HID Mobile Access
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Charter Hall recognized that integrating mobile access control into the app would optimize the role Charli plays in achieving a frictionless experience.
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Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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The global near-field communication market was US$17,875 million in 2020 and will be US$46,781 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 14.8% from 2021 to 2027.
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Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in InnoValor, the creator of ReadID - a global, mobile identity verification software provider using NFC.
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Gaming company Polemos to enable the monetisation of NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Gaming company Polemos aims to create the first GameFi platform allowing users to monetise NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
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Aussie startup pre-empts hackers with smartphone tech that blocks NFC attacks
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Smartphone NFC capabilities put users at risk of identity theft and hacking, warns Australian startup ARMOURCARD.
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Signagelive offers up contextual, responsive digital signage with NFC
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Signagelive is using NFC and Beacon technology are being used to help serve up contextual and responsive, interactive digital signage.
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ASB offers customers PayTag sticker for mobile payments
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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The ASB PayTag allows users to switch between their accounts within the ASB Mobile Banking app or by using online banking.
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Westpac chooses Gemalto technology for mobile payments
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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The Optelio Contactless Sticker embeds a secure EMV microprocessor that will be linked to Westpac customers' credit or debit cards.
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Apple Pay will change the way you buy everything
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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The technology means retailers will be able to accept payments via smartphones, and one day people may be able to exchange money using only their phones.
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New iPhone 6 gives NFC 'shot in the arm'
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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Apple's iPhone 6 launch not only advanced tech specs but also revolutionised NFC with Apple Pay, boosting contactless payments.
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Serko: Good things come to those who wait
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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It takes a 119.5 seconds to pour the perfect pint, but in the world of technology, it’s taken five years to utilise the perfect patent.
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Apple Pay marks 'milestone' in payments space
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Apple Pay's entrance into the payments industry will have a bigger impact in remote mobile payments, according to Ovum.
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Serko on song as Apple NFC becomes reality...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Serko, a New Zealand company with NFC patents, welcomes Apple's announcement of NFC support in new iPhones. Mobile payments to go mainstream.
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Opinion: Merchants will decide the fate of Apple's mobile wallet
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The success of Apple's mobile wallet will depend on merchant acceptance, according to a report from Forrester Research.
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Apple NFC hype continues as world awaits iPhone 6...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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As the waiting world prepares for the eagerly anticipated launch of Apple's iPhone 6, excitement is rising around NFC capabilities.
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Pay it isn’t so… Apple inks iPhone 6 credit cards deal
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Apple is joining forces with American Express, Visa and MasterCard to offer a new smartphone payments system for the soon to be released iPhone 6.
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Apple moves hint at imminent mobile payment deployment
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Apple hints at entering mobile payments, interviewing execs and securing patents, with Tim Cook showing keen interest in the space.
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Innovation and disruption ahead for mobile payments market
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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Mobile payments set for innovation and turmoil in 2014, with tech advances and challenges in digital wallets, says Ovum report.
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Samsung unveils Windows 8 mobile devices
Fri, 31st Aug 2012
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As Samsung lifts the lid on their new Android and Windows devices, analysts across the globe give their opinion on the latest tech release.
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Vodafone NFC trial gets thumbs-up from customers
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Vodafone's NFC payment trial in NZ garners universal praise from users, signalling a future where wallets may become obsolete.
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Tongan mobile money transfers enabled by kiwi tech - Updated
Fri, 18th May 2012
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Kiwi innovation empowers Tongans in NZ to easily send money home, revolutionising transfers without the need for banks or smartphones.