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Inside Contactless releases open-source NFC protocol stack

February 5, 2010

Contactless chip technology provider Inside Contactless is making its Open NFC commercial-grade NFC protocol stack available in a free and open source edition.


Jagtag 2D bar codes available on 87 percent of US handsets

February 3, 2010

Jagtag claims that its 2D bar codes now work on every camera phone in the United States, delivering optimized multimedia content to both smartphones and standard feature devices.

Artificial Life launches mobile commerce platform

February 2, 2010

Artificial Life Inc. has launched its Opus-M product, a modular, carrier-grade mobile commerce platform for business customers, content providers and consumers.

Will the Nexus One shove Google’s foot through the mobile commerce doorway?

January 7, 2010

With mobile commerce expected to blow up in 2010, Google’s new Nexus One handset may be the company’s first step in becoming a leader in that niche of the mobile industry.

Best Buy Mobile pushes for awareness on smartphone options

December 31, 2009

With high-end smartphones such as Apple’s iPhone, the Palm Pre, RIM’s BlackBerry, Motorola Droid and Google’s Android devices creating buzz among consumers, retailers are expecting a surge in handset revenue in 2010.

3GVision, Connecthings partner to increase 2D bar code adoption

December 17, 2009

3GVision has partnered with Connecthings to extend the use and compatibility of 2D bar code reading technology to most mobile phone models in France.

Hexaware launches 2D bar code boarding pass service

November 30, 2009

Hexaware Technologies Ltd. has launched a new service to let airline passengers download 2D bar code boarding passes to their mobile devices.

Sears, Kmart tap IBM for mobile commerce platform

November 17, 2009

Retail giant Sears Holdings Corp.—which includes Sears and Kmart—is tapping IBM’s software to deliver a personalized and more interactive shopping experience for the exploding population of mobile users worldwide.

Neustar pushes 2D bar codes to forefront with NeoMedia deal

October 7, 2009

Neustar has partnered with NeoMedia Technologies Inc. to act as its licensing agent for 2D bar codes in the United States, making the mobile technology more accessible for brands trying to reach consumers on their handsets.

Google Product Search launches bar code scanner for Android

August 24, 2009

Google Product Search for Android now has the ability to scan bar codes, changing the way that consumers can shop.