When Apple Pay fails at the checkout, it feels like the floor drops out from under an everyday routine. In practice, most ...

Apple could benefit from a new wave of NFC technology upgrades after the NFC Forum this week published a roadmap outlining faster data transfers, new security standards, and expanded capabilities. The ...

NFC tends to fade into the background. It just works. You tap to pay, unlock something, pair a device, and move on. But behind that simplicity is a standards body that decides how all of this keeps ...

Near field communication (NFC) allows devices to communicate over short distances. Learn how NFC technology powers touchless ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which includes Apple, today released the Aliro 1.0 specification. Aliro is a new standard aimed at improving the way that smart door locks work with smartphones ...

It looks like a cute little dolphin-themed toy, but the Flipper Zero is a surprisingly powerful learning tool for hacking. Here's how I mastered mine—and how you can, too.

I've used my Flipper Zero to replace lost remotes, open security doors, and more. Here's how to get started with your new ...

Watch the best plays between the National and American Football Conferences during the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a touchdown to Dallas Cowboys wide ...

----What should I read next?---- Book critic and longtime NPR commentator Marion Winik answers this question in four opinionated, book-loving minutes. With reviews of new releases and older titles you ...

The Seattle Seahawks earned their first NFC West division title in five years. Coach Mike Macdonald, who saw his team miss the playoffs in 2024 at 10-7, knew his team would already be making the ...

The Seattle Seahawks have won Super Bowl LX, and below is the complete playoff bracket for the 2025-2026 NFL season: 1. Denver Broncos: beat Buffalo Bills 33-30 in divisional round, lost to New ...