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Mastercard launches wallet tools as Apple opens NFC
Payment Technologies

Mastercard launches wallet tools as Apple opens NFC

Banks and fintechs may soon keep more payments inside their own apps, as Apple's wider NFC access loosens iPhone wallet restrictions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Yubico launches Android passkey enabler for YubiKeys
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches Android passkey enabler for YubiKeys

Android users and IT teams can now deploy YubiKeys as hardware-backed passkeys, following Google Play Services support for NFC security keys.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
EduTech

Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID

University of Sydney swaps ageing plastic cards for tap-and-go digital IDs, transforming access, security and sustainability across campus.

By Gallagher Security • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Connected packaging becomes boardroom imperative in 2026
Manufacturing

Connected packaging becomes boardroom imperative in 2026

Connected packaging sheds its fad status as record executive backing, rising budgets and compliance pressures push it firmly into the boardroom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Mastercard links with TerraPay to boost wallet tap-and-go
Crypto

Mastercard links with TerraPay to boost wallet tap-and-go

Mastercard and TerraPay team up to let mobile wallet users tap and pay at over 150 million Mastercard contactless locations worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Brands race to embed NFC in packaging as consumers seek trust
Data Analytics

Brands race to embed NFC in packaging as consumers seek trust

Brands rapidly adopt NFC packaging as 49% of consumers are willing to pay more for connected products offering transparency and authenticity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly
Endpoint Protection

New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly

A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Segi Fresh to invest in Mandalay's agritech for Malaysia
Agricultural Technology

Segi Fresh to invest in Mandalay's agritech for Malaysia

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured its first strategic investor as Malaysia's Segi Fresh joins its agritech portfolio to enhance fresh food supply chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Siemens unveils Apple Wallet access for Building X users
Firewalls

Siemens unveils Apple Wallet access for Building X users

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has introduced a mobile access feature for Building X Security Manager, enabling users to enter buildings via Apple Wallet integration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
Yubico launches Yubico Enrollment Suite for enterprises
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches Yubico Enrollment Suite for enterprises

Yubico introduces the Yubico Enrollment Suite, enhancing secure, passwordless onboarding for enterprises and streamlining user enrolment processes.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

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Schlage launches Sense Pro smart deadbolt in Canada
IoT Security

Schlage launches Sense Pro smart deadbolt in Canada

Canadian buyers gain hands-free entry as the lock brings Matter over Thread support and Apple Home Key compatibility for compatible devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Access all areas with 1 credential: Why Australian workplaces need identity convergence now
Digital Transformation

Access all areas with 1 credential: Why Australian workplaces need identity convergence now

Rising cyber threats and hybrid work are pushing Australian employers to replace scattered badges, passwords and tokens with one credential.

By Steve Katanas • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Lloyds launches Accept with Stripe for UK small firms
Fintech

Lloyds launches Accept with Stripe for UK small firms

Small UK firms can now take card and digital wallet payments via smartphones, payment links and terminals after Lloyds teamed up with Stripe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security
Data Protection

Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security

Fime opens a Melbourne software security lab to certify rising SoftPOS payments under PCI MPoC, targeting booming NFC mobile acceptance growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Wearables

Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses

Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
CMF launches slimmest smartphone & three new earbuds
Near Field Communication

CMF launches slimmest smartphone & three new earbuds

Nothing's sub-brand CMF launches the Phone 2 Pro, the slimmest model yet, plus three new Buds, with pre-orders from 28 April in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Tyro launches embedded payments for seamless transactions
Fintech

Tyro launches embedded payments for seamless transactions

Tyro has launched an Australian-developed embedded payments solution, enabling seamless tap-to-pay transactions through various devices and POS systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024