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 ...

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 ...

Bluetooth has become an integral technology on smart devices and mobile phones. As the wireless glue that connects smart devices, it’s something most of us probably leave switched on all day connected ...

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) ...

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 ...

An Apple TV "touch-to-set-up" option using Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) shows that Apple has well and truly moved beyond ever adding near-field communication (NFC) to the iPhone. Seamus Byrne Editor, ...

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 ...

With Sony's CES press conference literally just starting, we're pleased to give you a look at the latest sound pushers from its Personal Audio Division. The company's still aiming for that classicly ...

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 ...