Block’s Cash App Launches “Cash App Wand” NFC-Enabled Physical Payment Accessories
Block has officially entered the wearable payments space with the launch of Cash App Tags, a new line of NFC-enabled physical accessories that let users make contactless payments without reaching…
NFC Forum Launches Healthcare Special Interest Group
The NFC Forum has announced the launch of a new Healthcare Special Interest Group (SIG), a move designed to push Near Field Communication technology further into the medical and pharmaceutical…
GearChain Introduces No-Code NFC Event Attendance Tracking
GearChain has unveiled a new no-code Event Attendance and Session Check-In Platform that lets organizations build custom attendance tracking workflows using NFC, QR codes, and barcode scanning, all without the…
RFID and the Circular Economy: Closing the Loop on Product Lifecycles
The circular economy has a tracking problem. Products move through supply chains, into the hands of consumers, and then into waste streams with little visibility into what they are made…
NFC Explained: How Near Field Communication Relates to RFID
Near Field Communication, or NFC, has become one of the most widely used wireless technologies in everyday life. From tapping your phone to pay for coffee to scanning a smart…
RFID in the UK: Adoption Trends, Key Players, and Opportunities
The United Kingdom has emerged as one of Europe’s most dynamic RFID markets, with adoption accelerating across retail, healthcare, logistics, and the public sector. Valued at approximately USD 595 million…
Why RFID Adoption is Accelerating in 2026
The RFID industry has reached a turning point. After years of steady progress, 2026 is shaping up as the year when adoption shifts from cautious experimentation to confident, large-scale deployment.…
NFC Forum Launches Healthcare Special Interest Group
The NFC Forum has established a new Healthcare Special Interest Group (SIG) to drive the adoption of NFC technology across the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, with a focus on standardization,…
Ma Balise wins Jury Special Mention at Packaging Première Milano Avant-garde Awards 2026
A compostable NFC label just earned one of packaging’s most prestigious nods. Ma Balise, the Belgian distributor behind the Ephem smart label brand, has received a Jury Special Mention at…
Embedded NFC Zipper integration
For years, the fashion industry has relied on sewn-in labels, hang tags, and printed barcodes to carry product information. These methods work, but they have well-known limitations. Labels get cut…