An online video presents “evidence” that every U.S. citizen will need to have an RFID transponder implanted under his or her skin—but is the evidence all that it appears?
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Sleazebags Rip Off Exhibitors
Several companies purporting to represent RFID Journal are tricking people into booking rooms with them for our events.
Who Says RFID Tags Pose a Privacy Risk or Are Too Costly?
Not the thousands of consumers who are ordering battery-powered tags that leverage Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology.
Technology for Sale
Having tags and readers that perform better than existing products does not mean you have a business.
Can RFID Change the World?
Zebra Technologies thinks so, and is soliciting input from the public through its “Imagine More” social-media contest.
Manufacturing Shifts Back to Industrialized Countries
RFID technology can play a role in keeping domestic production competitive.
Grasping for the Golden (NFC) Ring
A British company developing a Near Field Communication ring and software has raised £65,000—more than double its original goal—on Kickstarter.
GS1 Updates Privacy Guidelines for EPC Technology
Retailers deploying item-level applications should read and follow the guidelines.
Exhibitor Mistakes at RFID Journal LIVE!
Some vendors missed opportunities to win new business, because they didn’t execute on basic sales and marketing tasks.
StorefrontBacktalk Gets Its RFID Facts Wrong—Again
The retail-focused Web site incorrectly says Costco believes item-level RFID isn’t viable.
Research Suggests Retailers Focus on Multi-Channel Selling
A new report from Retail Systems Research indicates that greater investment in stores yields a diminishing return, and that the real opportunity is on omni-channel fulfillment—which is precisely why retailers should be investing in RFID.
Avoiding the RFID Death Spiral
Many solution providers are making decisions that will hasten their own demise. Here’s how to avoid that grim fate.