Sun Microsystems on Tuesday in the US plans to launch a software package aimed at the RFID market.
A German retailer plans to open a store that will feature "smart shelves" for inventory management and a scale that can identify different types of produce.
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has generated a lot of interest recently, and promises to generate a lot more in 2004.
Retailers may love the concept of tiny radio tags for tracking products, but consumers should beware the potential for exploitation by corporations, criminals and the government.
One of the basic forms of personal identification, the passport, is on the verge of taking on a new, high-tech identity.
The United States moves forward with a plan to put RFID chips and biometric data in passports by early next year.
During the 64 matches to be played in the 2006 World Cup, an estimated 3.2 million spectators will pass through the 12 stadiums to witness the action first-hand. From arrival to departure, the entire experience will be monitored, streamlined and enhanced by multiple systems from Siemens.
Countries begin test programs -- get ready for a facial scan the next time you take an overseas flight.
SAP may not be a household name, but it's the third largest independent software company, and has a powerful franchise. But in recent times, a confluence of economic trends threaten its enviable position.
Retailers may love the concept of tiny radio tags for tracking products, but consumers should beware the potential for exploitation by corporations, criminals and the government.
German chip maker Infineon will make your clothes sing in a couple of years.
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