NFC
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According to the experts, quantum cryptography is the most secure way to send data. Based on the laws of physics, any attempt to steal a quantum key not only changes it but also alerts the sender and receiver. So why not use it to make mobile transactions more secure, if not, hack-proof?
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Sydney startup Inamo has developed the Curl, a wearable, waterproof device containing a prepaid NFC chip that can bring tap-and-go payments to any regular watch, fitness tracker or piece of jewelry.
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Looking to take on-skin technology beyond the medical monitoring arena, Microsoft Research and MIT are exploring the potential for functional temporary tattoos made from gold leaf that offer input, display and wireless communications capabilities, while looking fabulous.
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A technology incorporated into a sticker about the size of a large postage stamp and as thin as a human hair could provide a more comfortable method for monitoring patient health or eliminate tickets to sporting events and concerts.
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Rémy Martin and Selinko have come up with a solution to the counterfeiting of luxury goods with the Rémy Martin Club Connected Bottle, which authenticates bottles of the upmarket spirit and warns when they've been opened.
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Diageo, the company behind popular poisons like Smirnoff and Baileys, has announced a Johnnie Walker Blue Label smart whiskey bottle. The connected bottle could enable distributors to better track stock, connect with user's smartphones and detect when someone has cracked it open prematurely.
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Toshiba has revealed the world's first NFC-enabled SD memory card, along with a companion Android app that lets you see what's stored inside a card without having to put it into a camera or computer first.
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A Finnish device named Yepzon aims to offer an easy to use child tracking solution that has no buttons. It connects via NFC to a mobile device, and features Bluetooth, GPS and mobile phone network location.
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NearBytes technology that uses sound to bring NFC-like capabilities to non NFC-capable devices has now found a commercial application in the form of the Edgepay POS terminal that allows card-free payment of goods and services using a mobile phone.
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The folks at Motorola have decided it’s time to modernize your antiquated audio system with the release of a portable wireless adapter called Moto Stream, which brings wireless audio streaming capabilities to older units.
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Dimple is a simple but ingenious accessory that aims to augment the functionality of almost any device running Android 4.0 or above. The attachment takes the form of a small, NFC-enabled sticker with user-configurable buttons that you simply stick to the back of your device.
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Sony has announced a new 4K-capable camera will shortly be joining its range of full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The 12 MP α7S features a brand new sensor that works with the BIONZ X engine to deliver a sensitivity range of up to ISO409600 for impressive low-light prowess.
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