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Google Wallet Now Has Four Compatible Phones
Google Wallet was introduced with much fanfare last year, but it has not reached mainstream use, acceptance and adoption, even with the support of national retailers such as Macy’s, Old Navy, Toys R Us, Walgreens, Foot Locker and American Eagle … Continue reading
AMEX to Work with ISIS
With the launch of ISIS this coming summer, American Express has announced that its credit cards would be compatible with the ISIS system and would be ready for use once the service launches in Austin and Salt Lake City. This … Continue reading
Near-Field Communication: Show Me the Money!
Ever wondered why there are a lot of companies that are rushing into using near-field communication? The companies that are coming up with NFC-based solutions, especially those in mobile payments, represent a veritable who’s who in their respective fields. Google, … Continue reading
Idea: Making Events More Fun with NFC
Near-field communication has been used at events before, but mainly to make networking easier. For example, some ID tags at events and even personal business cards can include an NFC smart tag that would make it easier for people to share … Continue reading
Introducing iCache Geode: Cloning Your Credit Card for Mobile Payments
How would you like to clone your credit card so that you could make purchases with the copy? We are sure that you would be very concerned about the security of such an idea. So how about making the clone … Continue reading
RIM Introduces Blackberry Music Gateway with Bluetooth and NFC
Who says that Research in Motion is dying? The Blackberry might be facing some stiff competition from Apple and losing sales, but one of the things that keep RIM alive is its sense of innovation. RIM has long been using … Continue reading
Korea’s Emart Makes Midday Shadow QR Code
Customized QR codes, QR codes on the roof, QR codes as tattoos, QR code haircuts, QR codes engraved on tombstones, edible QR codes, QR codes incorporated into artworks, QR codes on wristbands, QR codes out of different materials, etc. Tell … Continue reading
Eight Years? Google Will Still Bank on NFC
A recent Pew Research report related that near-field communication would not hit primetime until at least 2020. That’s at least eight years from now. But do you ever wonder why a lot of major companies are still investing time, money … Continue reading
QR Codes More Popular Among Germans than Among Brits
A new study from market consultancy firm SKOPOS found that among European countries, quick response codes are most popular as effective marketing tools in Germany and in the United Kingdom. However, according to the report, German consumers are more receptive … Continue reading