RFID

Cambridge Computer Laboratory Declares The ADE 651 A Fraud

Cambridge Computer Laboratory Declares The ADE 651 A Fraud

You guys remember a few months ago when we were talking about the ADE 651, supposed to be the world’s greatest bomb detector because it could literally sniff out explosives from up to half a mile [...]

iCarte 110 Accessory Add Contactless Payment To The iPhone

iCarte 110 Accessory Add Contactless Payment To The iPhone

It’ll be a long time, if not never, that Americans start using NFC (near field communication) to pay for their goods via a cell phone.  But just in case you want to be on the cutting [...]

Plexidor Pet Door–Maybe Just A Little Too Far

Plexidor Pet Door–Maybe Just A Little Too Far

Maybe, just maybe, we spoil our pets a bit too much. Oh, sure, we don’t think twice about the occasional chew bone or some such, but some dogs today eat better than some people do.  Plus [...]

Mir:ror RFID Reader Now Available (video)

Mir:ror RFID Reader Now Available (video)

The term, or acronym RFID has been just that for most people, that is until now.  For just $50 you can now snag the the Mir:ror, a consumer friendly RFID reader.  Included in the package are [...]

Microsoft Surface Readable Business Cards (video)

Microsoft Surface Readable Business Cards (video)

Microsoft's Surface is far from becoming ubiquitous. But that hasn't stopped Australian design firm Amnesia Razorfish from printing Surface readable tags on all their employees' business cards. Toss the card on the Surface and [...]

RFID Football Helmet Remotely Monitors A Player’s Temperature

RFID Football Helmet Remotely Monitors A Player’s Temperature

I had no idea, but player overheating, better known as heatstroke, is a serious issue on the football field.  Monitoring a player’s temperature can be challenging and perhaps even down right demoralizing.  HOT (heat obvservation technology) [...]

The Mir:ror Is A Consumer Level RFID Reader For Your Home

The Mir:ror Is A Consumer Level RFID Reader For Your Home

The makers of the Nabaztag Rabbit are at it again. This time around they're offering a device called the Mir:ror. [...]