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Near Field Communication (NFC) stories

Brands race to embed NFC in packaging as consumers seek trust

Brands rapidly adopt NFC packaging as 49% of consumers are willing to pay more for connected products offering transparency and authenticity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Endpoint Protection

New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly

A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Agricultural Technology

Segi Fresh to invest in Mandalay's agritech for Malaysia

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured its first strategic investor as Malaysia's Segi Fresh joins its agritech portfolio to enhance fresh food supply chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Firewalls

Siemens unveils Apple Wallet access for Building X users

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has introduced a mobile access feature for Building X Security Manager, enabling users to enter buildings via Apple Wallet integration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches Yubico Enrollment Suite for enterprises

Yubico introduces the Yubico Enrollment Suite, enhancing secure, passwordless onboarding for enterprises and streamlining user enrolment processes.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

Firewalls

HID expands Signo Readers line to suit diverse customer needs

HID expands its Signo Readers line to meet diverse customer needs, introducing models that cater to environmental design, rugged use, and budget efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Surveillance

Hands-on Review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone

Australia budget mobile phone manufacturer, Aspera Mobile, has released its Nitro 2 Android Go smartphone. Techday's Darren Price takes a look at the pearl version of the phone sent over for review.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Identity and Access Management

Brands increasingly investing in QR & NFC marketing

SharpEnd's report reveals global brands' increasing reliance on connected tech like QR and NFC, paving the way for personalised marketing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Near Field Communication

Getac unveils AI-ready rugged Android tablet, ZX80

Getac launches the ZX80, an AI-ready, rugged 8-inch tablet running Android and designed to boost efficiency in industries including utilities, transportation, and manufacturing.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Power / Energy

Samsung announces upgraded tracking device with Galaxy SmartTag2

Alongside the release of its updated Galaxy FE lineup, Samsung has also announced its updated tracking device, the Galaxy SmartTag2.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023

Digital Transformation

Charter Hall Enhances Tenant Experience App with HID Mobile Access

Charter Hall recognized that integrating mobile access control into the app would optimize the role Charli plays in achieving a frictionless experience.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023

Semiconductors

Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027

The global near-field communication market was US$17,875 million in 2020 and will be US$46,781 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 14.8% from 2021 to 2027.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Jan 2023

Semiconductors

Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows

Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in InnoValor, the creator of ReadID - a global, mobile identity verification software provider using NFC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022

Crypto

Gaming company Polemos to enable the monetisation of NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.

Gaming company Polemos aims to create the first GameFi platform allowing users to monetise NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Near Field Communication (NFC) stories

Wearables

Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses

Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

Near Field Communication

CMF launches slimmest smartphone & three new earbuds

Nothing's sub-brand CMF launches the Phone 2 Pro, the slimmest model yet, plus three new Buds, with pre-orders from 28 April in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

Fintech

Tyro launches embedded payments for seamless transactions

Tyro has launched an Australian-developed embedded payments solution, enabling seamless tap-to-pay transactions through various devices and POS systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024