Already smashing through a £30,000 ($46,464) funding goal on Kickstarter, the NFC Ring is a simple steel or titanium ring that has near-field communication (NFC) functionality built into the design.

Jacob Kastrenakes is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Just about every major Windows and Android smartphone comes with NFC nowadays, ...

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that's just oozing with potential. Though the mainstream adoption of near-field communication hasn't exactly gone as planned, that doesn't mean that NFC ...

The tech world may be hoping for Apple to unbox some wearable technology in the near future but who cares about the iWatch when an NFC ring is a thing? NFC fans — you know, these sort of folk — ...

Have you ever wanted to wave your hand to unlock a door or transfer your contact information by simply touching a phone? How about keeping all of your top secret passwords at arm’s length, literally?

If you’ve passed out from a health condition, you’ll be pleased if you’re wearing an NFC ring that can help first responders link to critical medical information—simply by touching it to a smartphone.

It's not the first time we've seen NFC embedded in odd products – the folks at Geak have even tried to make ring of their own – but here with John McLear's invention, uses appear unlimited. Here with ...

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This article was taken from the February 2014 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...

Sometimes it is not always convenient to carry your mobile device with you, but leaving it behind removes the ability for you to make contactless payments, log into social networks and more. The NXT ...