Among many options for low-power, relatively short-ranged connectivity, two technologies stand out – near-field communication and Bluetooth low energy. Both have relatively low deployment costs and ...

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 ...

While Bluetooth is an excellent technology for short-range data communication, shortcomings in its transport layer protocol can make the initial set-up of links between devices cumbersome for the user ...

Do you switch off your smartphone’s Bluetooth and NFC radios when they’re not in use? It’s a seemingly harmless question that really got you all talking. In a recent poll, we asked for your views on ...

Near field communication has been an “emerging” technology for half a decade. During that time, it has jumped the initial hurdle being deployed in handsets worldwide. But there are still obstacles to ...

This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. Near field communication (NFC) ...

The global audio market has reached a point of saturation where hardware specifications—such as frequency response and driver materials—often provide diminishing returns in consumer perception. Most ...

Bluetooth speakers have been gaining enormous popularity in recent years, and it’s no secret why. They now have a wide range of functionality, ranging from playing your music to making calls, setting ...

The Rapoo A600 is a Bluetooth 4.0 portable speaker with Radiation Airflow Invert Technology and Near Field Communication (NFC), which simplifies the pairing process. Just hold a Bluetooth-enabled ...

The Blazar is yet another wireless speaker designed to play nice with your iDevices, and any other music-machines you might have laying around. This one distinguishes itself with a few neat features, ...