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A smartphone being held in a man's hand with an overlay of NFC graphics - Garun .Prdt/Shutterstock Most people know NFC (Near Field Communication) as the thing you use for contactless payments, like ...

NFC tags are cool, but programming them to do your bidding – whether unlocking your computer, making an Arduino vending machine, or a smart home application – requires using an NFC device to program ...

You can use near field communication technology for more than just buying your morning coffee. Here are some creative ways you can use it throughout your day. Damien McFerran has more than a decade of ...

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 ...

Apple's Shortcuts app is exceptionally powerful, but it becomes even more useful with the iOS 13 update. It comes preinstalled rather than a post-setup download, and it also arrives brimming with new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fajrul Islam / Moment / Getty Images Android devices with near field communication (NFC) can quickly exchange information with ...

NFC tech on mobiles is set to take off in 2012, with a surge in NFC-enabled handsets. Here's our guide to using NFC tags with your Android. Damien McFerran Damien McFerran has more than a decade of ...