NFC
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OCHO Pad is an NFC tray that connects owners to objects and other people. Objects are tagged and when they are checked into the tray, the system can send messages to other household members and issue reminders. It can also keep a running history of daily activities.
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Pyle Audio is looking to update the ghetto blaster for the wireless age with its Street Blaster. Ditching the rectangular boombox styling of the '80s, the unit adopts a cylindrical form factor that makes it look like something Geordi La Forge pulled out of the USS Enterprise's warp core.
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Mobile payments business Loop has circumvented this requirement by using technology that is already built into the vast majority of payment terminals.
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There probably isn't one person reading this who hasn't, at some point, erred and accidentally left something valuable behind somewhere. The Nokia Treasure Tag is designed to keep such lapses to a minimum.
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We've recently seen an array of connected wristbands emerge to serve a variety of purposes. In a similar vein, the Haloband is designed to put the convenience of technology within arms reach, but does so by extending the functionality of the typical smartphone to your wrist.
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LG will be showcasing a new version of its Pocket Photo mobile printer at CES. The new Pocket Photo 2.0 features many of the same features as its predecessor but is 4 mm thinner than the previous model.
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Plenty of companies are releasing controllers designed to bring a more traditional gaming experience to smartphones. Samsung, one of the most popular creators of Android devices, is aiming to grab a piece of the controller pie for itself with the introduction of the GamePad.
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Asus has launched what is claimed to be the world's first Bluetooth 4.0 headset to feature NFC technology. The ergonomically-designed EB50N earphones support one-touch pairing with smartphones and tablets, feature full-range stereo drivers, and boast a long battery life.
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Sony has launched the world's first 35 mm full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, the α7R and the α7. The α7R doesn't have a low-pass filter, while the α7 uses a hybrid autofocus system.
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Sony has shown off a new entry into the evergrowing connected watch segment in the form for the Sony SmartWatch 2. Unveiled at IFA 2013, the SmartWatch 2 is billed as the first NFC watch that is resistant to water, which could be big for buyers who lead an active lifestyle.
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A passcode or pattern lock is a great way to keep your phone secure, but then you have the added hassle of entering numbers or patterns every single time you use your phone. Motorola Skip is a new accessory that uses NFC to bypass the pesky part of securing your phone.
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The NFC Ring takes a simple idea – put a couple of NFC inlays in a piece of jewelry – and opens up a world of possibilities. These include unlocking an NFC-equipped door lock or smartphone without the hassle of a physical key or passcode.
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