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Near Field Communication, or simply NFC, is shaping up to be one of the hottest tech trends of the next few years. Mobile payment systems backed by major financial institutions are either already being tested or in plans to start tests, while smartphones with built-in NFC chips are making their way into the U.S. and Europe. But beyond payments, NFC has the potential to reach many other industries, from location-based services to ticketing and public transportation.
It’s not too far-fetched to imagine a world where all we need to carry around with us is a single do-it-all device. NFC could allow our smartphone to pay for products, open doors, as well as act as our personal ID or a virtual ticket for transport and attractions. Say goodbye to your keys, wallet, cards and any extra weight in your pockets.
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It’s not too far-fetched to imagine a world where all we need to carry around with us is a single do-it-all device. NFC could allow our smartphone to pay for products, open doors, as well as act as our personal ID or a virtual ticket for transport and attractions. Say goodbye to your keys, wallet, cards and any extra weight in your pockets.
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captaincranky said:
You will be sporting enough to let us know if your identity ever gets stolen, won't you?
I hope you won't be selfish enough to deny us the opportunity of rubbing your nose in this post.
haha, i'll let you know. My point wasn't that this was perfectly safe, i just don't see how it's any worse than the other wireless technologies that already work on my phone. neither do i understand how taking my phone out of my pocket is supposed to be that much easier than taking out my wallet. And until i can carry my driver's license in my phone, i'm bringing my wallet.
People always freak out about security on new technologies. Technology had absolutely nothing to do with the d-bag who stole my GPS outa my car (in my garage) last month.
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My biggest concern is having all your eggs in one basket (for basket read smartphone) The flat battery is just one way of getting stuffed. How many phones get dropped, lost or, worst of all, stolen. If NFC takes off phone theft is likely to become a big issue.
High quality smartphone security software like that at http://loky.me takes on a much more important role.
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Why bother with carrying the device. They should implant the chip into a part of your body that regularly make contact, like your ass. As soon as you sit down, caching, $5 debited. When the boss tells you to get your ass outa here. Simply press your posterior against the door handle. When the bank manager tells you you're an asswhole, time to curb the spending spree.
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The problem is people don't understand Big Brother until it's too late. All these new technologies feels good to you all now. It's just to help you get comfortable for the RFID chip which will be implemented into your body. Yes, you will be tracked. No, you can't escape. Your government is always finding new ways and laws to take away every bit of freedom you have.
Once you realize it, you will want to fight back like people did in the '60s and '70s. People are too comfortable now. It will be much easier to control you to the point you can't every fight back, becoming a modern day slave.
Research the RFID chip, make a true decision on your life.
9/11 = Unlawful Airport Xray Scanning all in the name of 'Terrorism' propaganda to keep US citizens in fear. Airport Xray Scanning, if the tech existed, wouldn't have ever went down in the '70s. We aren't criminals.....yet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5QtkfBS7cQ&feature=relat
dSee how easy people are in today's time to accept such nonsense?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb-FHOUZvN8&feature=relat
dThink before you act
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its ease of use, increasing convenience rather than enabling something new.............but my question is what is the global method of authentication.......suppose ur nfc device gets stolen.........
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