NFC: What You Need to Know

You’re probably hearing “NFC” more often, as it appears in more mobile phones. Here’s what you need to know about Near Field Communication.
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Weighing In on Wi-Fi Scales

Can these high-tech scales help you keep those New Year’s resolutions?
From left to right: The Withings WS-30 and the FitBit Aria Smart Scale.

Two Budget-Friendly Printers You Won’t Want to Throw Out the Window

Printers are normally a source of frustration. Here are two that keep it simple but still get the job done.
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New Lockitron, the Keyless Lock, Will Message Your iPhone When Someone Knocks

The newest version of the nifty, iPhone-compatible keyless lock is expected to ship in March.
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Everpurse Promises Wireless Phone Charging in a Pretty Package

Two entrepreneurs have launched a Kickstarter campaign for fashionable purses with built-in battery packs.
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T-Mobile Adds Samsung’s Relay 4G to Galaxy S Portfolio

The Relay 4G, a Samsung Galaxy S smartphone that comes with a slide-out Qwerty keyboard, will be available exclusively through T-Mobile starting Sept. 19. The phone, which costs $150 after a $50 rebate and with a two-year contract agreement, has a four-inch Super AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display, a 1.5GHz processor and a five-megapixel rear-facing camera. The “4G” phone works on T-Mobile’s HSPA+ high-speed network.

Samsung’s Galaxy Stellar Has Two Interfaces: One for Techies and One for Newbies

Samsung’s new budget phone is aimed at smartphone newbies.
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Smart Hub Could Be Smarter When It Comes to Streaming DVDs

A great solution for wirelessly streaming DVDs to your iPad — but setting it up is a headache.
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Sony Brings NXT Smartphone Series to U.S.

Following the Xperia Ion, Sony’s first post-Ericsson phone, the electronics giant is bringing more smartphones to the U.S.
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Eye-Fi Looks Toward New Photo App

As photo sharing from Wi-Fi-connected devices explodes, SD card-maker Eye-Fi is looking to punch up its software offerings.
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The Data Dilemma: Three Apps for Keeping Tabs on Your Smartphone Data

Western Digital Goes the Router Route

T-Mobile’s $20 Prism Sacrifices Speed, but Not Call Quality

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III Selling on Amazon for $800

One Small Keyboard for Logitech, One Giant Leap for iPad Productivity

Sound Kick: Solid Sound, but a Shaky Speaker

Boku Rings Up $35 Million in Funding From NEA, Telefonica

A Swiveling Dock for Shooting Hands-Free Smartphone Videos

Eye-Fi Gets $20 Million in Funding, Looks to Mobile Phones for Growth

Boku Takes “Pay Any Way You Want” Approach With Mobile Payments

Eye-Fi Eyes a Fight Over Wireless SD Cards

Verizon Introduces “Convenience Fee” for Some Online, Phone Payments

GoGo Goes for IPO