Samsung will be deploying Philips’ Near Field Communication chips in its cell phones, opening the door for a wide variety of contact/contactless options, such as allowing users to conduct secure ...

This article was originally published by RFID Update. August 30, 2004—Philips has sold a near field communication (NFC) chip to South Korea’s Samsung, officially marking the world’s first NFC sale.

NFC technology has reached the real world stage. Following a successful 10-month trial, bus passengers in Hanau, Germany beginning today can now use their NFC-equipped Nokia phone to pay for bus ...

PARIS — Nokia Corp. has joined with Royal Philips Electronics and Sony Corp. to promote near-field radio communication technology developed by Philips. In another boost for the technology, the ...

While ZigBee and Wi-Fi seem to be the most popular technologies for lighting control, Bluetooth will continue to be used for some lighting applications. That’s why it’s worth noting that the NFC Forum ...