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NFC, or near field communication, is a popular wireless technology that allows you to transfer data between two devices that are in close proximity to each other. It’s often used as a faster and more ...

If there's a way to shave time off your daily routines, you'd try it, right? Lesser-known smart stickers — NFC tags — might not look like much, but these tiny gadgets can help make your household ...

Today we’re taking a look at some NFC Tags from our friends over at Tagsfordroid. For those that don’t know, you can use NFC tags to automate simple tasks like toggling Wifi, brightness, setting ...

They don't look like it, but there's great power inside these stickers. They're called "NFC tags," which stand for "near field communication." Inside is a computer chip and an antenna. No kidding.

We've shown you how plastic discs or tags can start timers, play music, send notifications, and more just by tapping your phone on them. It's because in these discs, are a computer chip and antenna.

You may have heard the term NFC before, especially if you're an Android user. Google's mobile operating system has had this hardware feature for over a decade, but many users aren't sure what it does.