Near Field Communication or NFC for short has literally been in the palm of our hands for over a decade with cell phones from mobile heavyweights like Apple and Samsung introducing it into their product lines as early as 2010.
But where have you actually seen or used it? Here is a list of 6 places where you have seen NFC in action:
Retail - Contactless Tap-to-pay with your bank card, credit card or phone.
Video Games - Since 2014 popular gaming devices such as Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS have used NFC enabled collectible toys known as "Amiibo".
Smart home automation – NFC Tags can automate lights, door locks, alarms and even coffee machines.
Events – NFC have been used for check-ins, ticket validation, or sharing schedules.
Marketing and promotion - "Smart" posters, loyalty programs and desktop signs that allow you to rate as business online.
Product Authentication - NFC tags embedded into products to prevent counterfeiting.