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Bluetooth vs Near Field Communications (NFC) — It’s A No-Brainer

Written on {{ “2021-08-04T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Modified on {{ “2021-08-04T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Even if you wanted to, you couldn’t use Bluetooth to pay for something with your smartphone. Apple and Android won’t allow you. Their mobile pay services use Near Field Communications, or NFC, because NFC is incorruptible and literally works […]

Solar installer Lumio acquires home services tech company Unyte

Major regional solar installer Lumio has acquired Unyte Home Services and will begin offering solar systems with artificial intelligence (AI) service technology across its installation network spanning 37 states. Unyte’s technology platform provides Lumio customers an AI concierge that intelligently answers users’ questions via SMS so they get real-time answers without the need to navigate […]

2022 Nissan Leaf Review, Pricing, and Specs

Overview Its newly reduced price tag is a big part of the 2022 Nissan Leaf’s appeal but its lackluster range means other mainstream EVs are more practical and worth the extra money. The Leaf’s standard battery pack is good for only 149 miles of estimated driving range; upgrading to a Plus model increases that driving […]

IoT News – G+D warns: chip shortage threatens vital economic sectors

The global semiconductor shortage is causing bottlenecks in numerous industries. The international technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) warns of failures in economically critical areas such as connectivity, payment systems, and electronic identities – and notes the far-reaching consequences the shortage could trigger. In an increasingly digitalized world, the current chip shortage is having a considerable impact, […]