One of the most interesting new technologies employed by the latest generation of Android smartphones and tablets is support for Near Field Communication (NFC). NFC allows a device to store and retrieve data on so called NFC tags through a short range wireless protocol developed from the older Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) standards. NFC promises [...]
Open Source Done Right: Interview With Yubico’s Fredrik Thulin
Last month we had the chance to review Yubico’s YubiKey, a low cost, high accessibility authentication token that is aiming to change the way individuals connect with their online services. We came away very impressed, and with the distinct impression that Yubico was really on to something with not only their product, but their business [...]
Google Wallet: Doomed?
One of the biggest new features of both Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” and the Galaxy Nexus was improved support for Near Field Communication (NFC). One of the most touted applications for NFC technology was Google Wallet, a project to replace your debit card with your phone. Leveraging the NFC hardware in the phone and [...]