Imagine walking up to the Krispy Kreme at Heathrow International's Terminal 3. You order three hot glazed doughnuts and pay by waving your mobile phone at a non-descript payment point on the counter.

Near Field Communication (NFC) payments are everywhere — tap your phone or card, and you’re done. No cash? No problem. Things like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and contactless credit/debit cards ...

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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 ...

An upcoming update to the Near Field Communications standard should allow devices to connect more swiftly when doing contactless payments and will add support the Digital Product Passport ...

The NFC Forum has announced NFC Release 15, which extends the operating range of Near Field Communication interactions by up to four times and enables faster, more seamless experiences. The NFC Forum ...

NFC is a protocol that enables short-range, low-speed connections between electronic devices. If you tap your phone or smartwatch to a mobile payment terminal, you’re probably using NFC. The standard ...