If you’ve ever wondered how NFC tags and readers work, this article is for you. In the following sections, we’ll take a quick look at how they work as well as how you can read and write data ...

They don't look like it, but there's great power inside these stickers. They're called "NFC tags," which stand for "near field communication." Inside is a computer chip and an antenna. No kidding ...

I bought different NFC tags and encoded them to run shortcuts. However my ability to tap them on iPhone works like 25% of the time to actually register the ...

NFC tags are plastic discs or tags that can start timers, play music, send notifications, and more just by tapping your phone on them. To get started, you’ll need the discs of course. Some pacts ...

A look at how NFC tags work, some of the creative ways you can use them Here's how to get them to do what you want them to do: On iPhones, use the Shortcuts app. There are starter shortcuts and a ...

In addition, the U.K. government’s NFC passport reader app, ReadID, will now work on the iPhone as a result of the iOS 13 updates. “This announcement means that ReadID will also work on ...

Creating an NFC tag that allows customers, friends, or even yourself to quickly check in to a venue on Foursquare is easy. To begin, you will need an NFC-capable device, some blank NFC tags, and ...

The first dual-frequency tag from Avery Dennison was its Belt DF RFID product line, which provides UHF and NFC in a tag with a 76-millimeter (3-inch) form factor. Both tags leverage ...

Using NFC tags are a useful way to control your home with minimal effort. It is a mix between having to use your voice and ask Siri for something and opening the phone and doing it manually ...

When you find a lost tag, you can scan it using NFC even if you have an Android phone. Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET. Each AirTag uses random Bluetooth identifiers to anonymously communicate ...