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Touchless Transfer

NFC technology is spreading, offering convenient, contact-free communication

Implications - Already a prominent form of data interchange and communication in Europe and Asia, near field communication (NFC) is sweeping across the United States, as more tech designers and brands include the innovative technology into their products and marketing methods. Providing consumers with the next level of convenience and touchless living, NFC, which enables contactless communication between mobile devices and NFC tags, stand to revolutionize a plethora of everyday activities, such as unlocking your door, paying for groceries, or interacting with advertisements.
Trend Themes
1. Near Field Communication Technology - The rise in NFC technology is revolutionising everyday activities such as unlocking doors or paying for groceries.
2. Touchless Living - Consumers crave more convenience and touchless living experiences due to the increase in NFC and other touchless technologies like SmartTags and Programmable Mobile Stickers.
3. Self-updating Business Cards - Networking takes a new twist with NFC-enabled business cards that automatically update contact information across social media platforms and online media presence.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The retail industry can integrate NFC technology to provide contactless payments and to offer an easier and faster shopping experience to customers.
2. Technology - The increasing popularity of NFC technology provides a wide range of opportunities for technological advancements and innovation.
3. Marketing/advertising - Marketers can utilise NFC technology and touchless living trends to redefine advertising strategies and offer more seamless, personalised experiences to customers.
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play_circle_filledSelf-Updating Business Cards
Self-Updating Business Cards
The NFC Business Cards Keep Your Contacts Connected
Moo.com presents the latest in networking advancements, with the NFC Business Cards. Explained as being a “third side” to your business card, the cards connect to all your social media... MORE
Magic 8 Ball Speakers
Magic 8 Ball Speakers
The SRS-BTV5 Speaker from Sony Promises Portable Functionality
Sony has released its newest addition to the technological family: the SRS-BTV5 speaker. Much resembling the wonders and aesthetics of the children’s toy of the magic 8 ball, it offers... MORE
Universal Device Remotes
Universal Device Remotes
The NF Tab by Michael Imbert Enables Control Over All of Your Electronics
Your various devices are often smarter than you think; however, they make it difficult to take advantage of their hi-tech features. The NF Tab by Michael Imbert has been conceived as a medium... MORE
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Phone-Manipulating Tokens
Sony Xperia SmartTags Help You Perform Functions Quickly
The Sony Xperia SmartTags, small tokens that can make your phone perform functions with just a quick tap, are set to be released for later this year. It's annoying when you consistently have to configure… MORE
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Programmable Mobile Stickers
The Samsung TecTiles are Practical and Easy to Use
To start a buzz about the new Samsung TecTiles, they are selling them with the Galaxy S III. These small stickers may appear like they can’t do to much, but in fact these baby tags are easily... MORE
play_circle_filledDigital Phone Keys
Digital Phone Keys
Yale Locks Lets You Use Your BlackBerry to Unlock Your Door
NFC (near field communication) technology is changing the way consumers do things -- all that's needed is a tap to perform a function -- and now a company called Yale Locks is applying it to door locks.… MORE

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