While Bluetooth is an excellent technology for short-range data communication, shortcomings in its transport layer protocol can make the initial set-up of links between devices cumbersome for the user ...

With the help of a free app and inexpensive or free NFC tags, you can automatically put your compatible Android phone into a customized "car mode" whenever you hit the road. Antuan Goodwin Senior ...

Near field communication has been an “emerging” technology for half a decade. During that time, it has jumped the initial hurdle being deployed in handsets worldwide. But there are still obstacles to ...

Among many options for low-power, relatively short-ranged connectivity, two technologies stand out – near-field communication and Bluetooth low energy. Both have relatively low deployment costs and ...

This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. Near field communication (NFC) ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Automotive tech has come a long way in the past couple of decades. From Bluetooth media playback to ultra-wideband-powered ...

If you're looking to connect with your audiences, support, educate and to learn more about them, then connected packaging/experiences are the best way to do that. Technologies such as QR, NFC and ...

You’ll likely have seen the abbreviation “NFC” when browsing smartphone, wearable, and app features — but what exactly does it mean? Most smartphones have Near Field Communication, or NFC, technology ...

Bluetooth has become an integral technology on smart devices and mobile phones. As the wireless glue that connects smart devices, it’s something most of us probably leave switched on all day connected ...