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RFID virus researchers “scaremongering” claims security expert

, May 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

Just as you were reeling from the prospect of your RFID-implanted arm, cat or badger trekking in whatever wireless viruses they'd picked up and accidentally wiping your HTPC, along comes the voice of reason to dampen down the scaremongering.  Graham Cluley, of security analysts Sophos, has accused the University of Reading researchers of link-baiting, suggesting that the team has "a long history" of using implanted chip technology to lure media attention, and scoffing that "frankly, I've got more chance of being flattened by a falling grand piano than I have of getting my dog virus-infected next time I take him to the vets." Read The Full Story

RosettaStone uses RFID-NFC to make gravestones interactive

, Feb 24th 2010 Discuss [1]

Losing a family member or a loved one is never an easy thing. What most people will tell you is that they want to remember their loved one and have other people who visit the grave remember the departed as well. Most grave markers today only tell you the name, birthday, and date the person died. A new product called RosettaStone can take an existing or new grave marker and provide information that can be shared with visitors. Read The Full Story

iCarte accessory turns iPhone into NFC/RFID reader

, Nov 18th 2009 Discuss [3]

Apple wants iPhone users and potential customers to know that there is an app for just about everything that you might want to do. That is true, I have yet to want an app for something and not be able to find one. If what you are wanting is to turn your iPhone into a near field communications or RFID reader there is an app (and a hardware accessory) for that too. Read The Full Story

Samsung AMOLED RFID e-passport video demo

, Jun 19th 2009 Discuss [0]

Samsung have been demonstrating their latest AMOLED concept, an e-passport that embeds a 2-inch QVGA resolution flexible display into an identity card.  Intended to show a 360-degree view of the card-holder, rather than just a full-on headshot, the e-passport uses an AMOLED display so frugal it can be powered wireless via an RFID reader. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Violet Mir:ror RFID gizmo reviewed: fun, moderately functional

, May 27th 2009 Discuss [1]

Violet's Mir:ror took its time coming, but the RFID coaster is now on the market and getting its first reviews.  The Gadgeteer have been playing with the wireless gizmo, which allows you to tag objects with self-adhesive "ztamps" and associate them with functions like launching websites, playing media, sending messages or recording frequency of use stats. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Violet Mir:ror RFID tag reader released

, Apr 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

We first talked about the Mir:ror RFID tag reader from Violet last year but now you can actually get your hands on this device for the first time. Working with both PCs and Macs, the tag reader makes it easy to tag your belongings for easy tracking. Read The Full Story

RX-8 remote-controlled by iPod touch & RFID

, Mar 31st 2009 Discuss [0]

Most car computers concentrate on adding internet access, big sound systems and complex GPS, but Jon Oxer went a few stages further.  His 2004 Mazda RX-8 is connected to the internet 24/7, can be remotely controlled via an iPod touch or iPhone, and unlocked via an RFID tag implanted in his arm. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Violet Mir:ror connects all your items by RFID

, Oct 27th 2008 Discuss [0]

Just last week we talked about a patent Apple got for a RFID technology that would connect all of your personal items. But now look at this! the Mir:ror from Violet offers up something pretty similar in the here and now.   Read The Full Story

Apple patent shows off RFID in everything

, Oct 23rd 2008 Discuss [0]

Apple is certainly good for filing patents. They have a ton of them, but this one is really interesting. It's called the "Personal area network systems devices and methods for use thereof," which doesn't sound interesting, but trust me. It is.     Read The Full Story

Tikitag will bring RFID tagging to all objects

, Sep 9th 2008 Discuss [1]

Tikitag hasn't been in prominence lately but the Alcatel-Lucent company made a pretty significant debut at DemoFall. In fact, the RFID tagging system will go into public beta soon and it's looking promising. Read The Full Story

NTT RedTacton turns you into a giant card for swiping

, Feb 25th 2008 Discuss [0]

Basically what this little card does is transmit its signal through your body, clothing, whatever it has direct contact with. That means you could open doors, use printers, and other such tasks without actually having to pull out your card and swipe it. Read The Full Story

Robovie is a creepy stalker robot

, Jan 28th 2008 Discuss [1]

Sure, his intended purpose is to help lost or confused shoppers, but if this little creeper comes up behind me and asks if I need any help in a Johnny Number 5 voice, I’m going to need more help than directions can give. And if he does it in an Arnold Schwarzenegger voice, I’ll be in a fetal position crying in seconds. Read The Full Story
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