Most smartphones have Near Field Communication, or NFC technology, built in these days. If you’ve ever used a mobile payments app like Samsung Pay or Google Pay, you already know how NFC works.

Today, mobile payments work from just about any modern ... and the best way to do that is with an NFC reader. The technology is still in its early stages, but the U.S. Transportation Security ...

Facial recognition helped make their entry quick and more secure. So, how does the technology work? And where else is it being used? Ballpark greetings fans are used to hearing while lining up to ...

Carla Tardi is a technical editor and digital content producer with 25+ years of experience at top-tier investment banks and money-management firms. Near-field communication (NFC) is a short-range ...

Automation: Inventory tracking isn’t the only process RFID technology can automate. Have you ever used a contactless, near-field communication credit card for a tap-to-pay payment? NFC is actually a ...