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Disney combines iPads, RFID to make the place even happier

Soon Disney employees (aka cast members) will carry iPads that can verify reservation status.

Coke uses RFID for drink dispensers

If there is one, cool way to implement RFID technology that makes perfect business sense, it would be Coca-Cola's new Freestyle drink dispensers, which are on trial at some fast-food joints this

Motorola introduces new line of RFID reader

Motorola has unveiled a new series of business-class fixed RFID readers that it says will be ideal for deployment in retail shops and other customer-facing as well as business environments. In

Off-the-shelf components can be used to clone U.S. passports

An information security expert has put together a proof-of-concept device, using just $250 worth of equipment that can be used to sniff and clone RFID tags. The use of a laptop helped make the entire

The coolest hacks of the year

As we head into the holidays, everyone is rounding out the year with a series of lists. What caught my attention over at DarkReading--a site that focuses on security issues, was their round up of the

California passes law to make RFID skimming illegal

California this week passed a law that makes it illegal to skim data from RFID cards. Some exceptions are made, such as in the case of a healthcare worker who might need to scan an RFID-enabled

20 great ideas to steal

InformationWeek.com has come up with a list of companies that are employing innovative technology ideas that are helping them go green, use voice over IP, enhance security and improve efficiency.

RFID due for an overhaul

First of all, I would like to offer my apologies for the missing Editor's Corner on Friday. Circumstances beyond my control put a grinding halt to my efforts, midstream. One of the topics that I

Court order puts a stop to Defcon talk on subway hacks

A Defcon conference talk scheduled on Sunday was canceled following a lawsuit by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) against the three Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

RFID still on a roll

RFID is not dead. In fact, it's very much alive. The technology is being used in many commercial sectors and many private companies are now trying it on for size. It may be that RFID got some bad