NFC chip implants: First Apple, now this guy

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	NFC chip implants: First Apple, now this guy Dangerous Things Dangerous Things' $99 13.56MHz ISO14443A & NFC Type 2 NTAG216 RFID chipset It's hard to steal Apple's thunder on anything these days, but a self-professed "body modification" enthusiast might have done just that: He's had an NFC chip implanted in his hand. Apple's near field communications (NFC) chip in its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones pales by comparison, no? Those phone chips lay the groundwork for the new Apple Pay mobile payments technology made available with the arrival of iOS 8.1 this week.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More : Verizon Mobile Device Management In this eGuide, InfoWorld and sister publications IDG News Service, Network World, Computerworld, and CSO look at many of today's issues surrounding mobile security and MDM. Read on to learn how MDM can help your enterprise enable mobile security without hampering employee productivity. 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The FCC wants to know Apple iOS 8.1 is here: Not your run of the mill Dot One release Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst on the impact of cloud and mobile 15 Must-Have Android, iOS apps for business travelers Ubuntu turns 10: A look back at desktop Linux standard bearer RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Airwatch AirWatch Connect 2014 Global Tour AirWatch Connect, the leading event for enterprise mobility, connects you to the people, tools and technology to drive mobile innovation across your organization. Be a part of the conversation with an exciting lineup of speakers and sessions covering key trends in mobility, customer success stories and the latest product releases. Visit our website to learn more and register before July 15th to save 20% with early bird pricing. New products of the week 10.20.2014 Our roundup of intriguing new products from companies such as CA and Microsoft. 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