NFC support is a feature that almost every flagship phone offers. However, four major device manufacturers have notably decreased NFC support in their phones since late 2015. LG, Xiaomi, Alcatel, and Oppo seem to be placing less importance on NFC tech. A near field communication (NFC) chip is a simple-but-powerful tool inside most smartphones. Using NFC […]
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New Orleans Saints Fans Protest Super Bowl LIII with Huge Parade
Feb. 3 (UPI) — Thousands of New Orleans Saints fans took to the streets Sunday for a parade in protest of Super Bowl LIII and the missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship Game. Fans decked in black and gold had the opportunity to express their displeasure with the NFL’s officiating in the Saints’ 26-23 overtime loss […]
Read MoreTarget will soon support Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and other contactless payments at checkout
In a truly red letter day, Target has announced that it is, finally, going to support contactless payments at checkout. Long, long overdue, this news obviously means that you can use Google, Samsung, and Apple Pay, as well as NFC cards, at the payment terminals. About a year ago, the retailer launched Target Wallet, which […]
Read MoreWATCH: Refs Miss Obvious Pass Interference Call in NFC Championship Game
If anyone was wondering what the hot-topics of conversation would be during the NFL’s offseason meetings, we just found out at least one of them. Late in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game on Sunday, with the score tied and New Orleans driving for the game-winning field goal, the referees did not flag […]
Read MoreSmartphone quiz: Do you know what these acronyms mean?
You’re probably familiar with smartphone-related terms such as GPS, NFC, and USB, but do you really know what they mean? Let’s find out. This week’s quiz revolves around well-known acronyms, and your job is to figure out what they stand for. There are three choices available for each of the 10 questions, only one of which […]
Read MoreWATCH: Cowboys’ Allen Hurns Sustains Severe Lower Leg Injury
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys receiver Allen Hurns appeared to sustain a severe lower left leg injury in the first quarter of a wild-card playoff game against Seattle. Hurns was being dragged down by Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald at the end of a 14-yard catch for a first down when his lower left leg […]
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Cowboys Playoff Schedule: Who & When Does Dallas Play Next?
Getty The Dallas Cowboys will be the No. 4 seed in the NFC. The Dallas Cowboys will be the No. 4 seed in the NFC playoffs and will play the No. 5 seed. The Cowboys spot was locked in prior to Week 17 after they clinched the NFC East title. […]
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NFL Playoff Tiebreaker Scenarios: How It Works If Teams Are Tied
Getty The Chargers and Chiefs are battling for playoff positioning. Figuring out how NFL playoff matchups are determined requires a little math and an understanding of the tiebreaker process. Several playoff seeds could come down to NFL tiebreakers with multiple teams competing for the same spot. What happens if two […]
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Seahawks Playoff Picture: Scenarios for Seattle to Make Postseason
Getty The Seahawks have a good chance to make the NFL playoffs. With the Redskins’ loss on Saturday night, the Seattle Seahawks playoff picture just got a lot clearer. The Seahawks need to win just one of their remaining two games to make the playoffs per The Seattle Times. A […]
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NFL Playoff Picture 2019: Standings & Matchups Week 16
Getty The Seahawks and Chiefs will square off on Sunday Night Football with the playoffs in sight. We are about a week away from the NFL playoff picture being finalized. Until then, teams continue to jockey for seeding in the AFC and NFC standings. Heading into Week 16, five teams […]
Read MoreSamsung Pay can now open Favorite Cards automatically when you’re near an NFC terminal
Samsung users tend to love Samsung Pay. And for good reason: the technology that powers the service allows users to pay for things with their phones even when NFC isn’t available. A recent update is making it more convenient to use where NFC is available, though. Now, when your Samsung Pay-compatible phone is awake near an NFC […]
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NFL Playoff Picture 2019: Standings Favor Cowboys & Seahawks
Getty The Seahawks and Cowboys have a good chance to make the NFL playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks failed to take advantage of opportunities this past weekend. Both teams had a chance to clinch playoff berths, but they failed to get road victories. Despite a difficult Week 15, […]
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NFL Playoff Standings 2019: NFC South Locked Up by Saints
Getty The Panthers and Saints are fighting for playoff positioning. The NFL playoff picture got a lot more interesting after Week 15 as the door was left open for several teams to still make the playoffs. The Saints could benefit from the Rams recent skid as they are hoping the […]
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NFC Playoff Picture 2018: Standings & Wild Card Race Week 15
Getty The Saints and Rams are fighting for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The NFL playoff picture is a bit clearer with a few more teams punching their ticket to the postseason. The Bears are the latest team to clinch a playoff birth as Chicago’s win sealed the […]
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Chicago Bears Playoffs: Who & When Will They Play in NFL Postseason?
Getty The Chicago Bears are headed to the NFL playoffs. The Chicago Bears are headed to the 2019 NFL playoffs. With two games remaining in the regular season, there is still a lot of games to be played before we know the Bears’ exact seeding and matchup. If the playoffs […]
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NFL Playoff Picture 2019: Standings, Matchups & Teams Week 15
Getty Dak Prescott and the Cowboys have a good chance to make the NFL playoffs. With three weeks to go, the NFL playoff picture is coming down to the wire in both the AFC and NFC. Heading into Week 15, four teams have secured playoff spots leaving eight postseason births […]
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EU may probe Apple Pay over iPhone NFC lock-in — if anyone complains
(Reuters) — EU regulators looked into Apple’s mobile payment service and found it was not market dominant but they could review it again if they receive formal complaints, Europe’s antitrust chief said on Monday. In an interview with Reuters, European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager also signaled that Google and Amazon […]
Read MoreUse Google Pay with Visa in the UK and win up to £50 or Home Mini, Aussies can win a golden KFC bucket (no joke)
Google is always keen to encourage more people to use its contactless payment service, which often means enticing promotions for us to make the most of. The latest such opportunity in the UK offers up to £50 in Google Play credit or the chance to win a Google Home Mini. All you have to do […]
Read MoreCVS now accepts Google Pay and other NFC payments
In the early days of NFC payments, nearly every store with the proper terminals supported Google Wallet and other contactless systems. However, many retailers later shut off support for NFC, insisting customers use alternative platforms (like ‘CurrentC‘) or apps they made themselves (like Walmart Pay). CVS famously started blocking NFC payments in 2014, but now […]
Read MorePayPal integration with Google Pay is rolling out in Germany
Google Pay has come a long way in the last few years, with tons of banks and financial institutions now supported in many countries. An integration with PayPal was also announced last year, giving users even greater options, but it’s only been available in the US. If you live in Germany, you’ll be pleased to hear […]
Read MoreHow to use NFC on Android
Near Field Communication (NFC) is quite handy for transferring data between two devices. Whether you want to send photos, videos, files, or make a payment, NFC can make it easy to do so. But how does it work, and how do you use it? We’ll walk you through the important things you need to know […]
Read MoreYubico launches new YubiKey 5 Series 2FA keys, supports passwordless FIDO2 and NFC
Yubico Launches YubiKey 5 Series, the Industry’s First Multi-Protocol Security KeysSupporting FIDO2 PALO ALTO, CA and STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – September 24, 2018 – Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today announced the launch of the YubiKey 5 Series, the industry’s first multi-protocol security keys supporting FIDO2. With this new addition, the YubiKey […]
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