Once the initial handshake is complete, stored data on the tag is wirelessly transmitted to the reader. NFC is based on RFID technology but has a much lower transmission range. The key distinction ...

A few months ago Hackaday covered the xNT crowdfunding campaign which aimed at making an NTAG216 based NFC implant for different purposes. I actually backed it, found that standard NFC readers don ...

Identiv, Inc. introduces new high-frequency NFC-enabled inlays to enhance performance for IoT applications using NXP’s ICODE ...

These are called NFC tags, and they fit into a stamp-sized sticker or other medium, which allows them to be adopted by everything from payment terminals to door locks. If you've ever tapped a fob ...

The main difference comes in the control method. He’s using an NFC tag reader, which is mounted in the top portion of the RPi case. The image above shows the rig during prototyping, but his ...