Since Samuel Morse started electronic telegraphy in 1837, those with the right tech background have been striving to improve our communication. Then in 2004, Sony, Nokia and Philips created the technical specifications for developing NFC (Near Field communications) compatible devices and tags. Google, Paypal and finally Apple have joined the throng and we can start to incorporate NFC chips in direct mail, as part of POS items and communication generally. Whilst it might sound new, you would be aware of the tap and go functions for Apple Pay, Android Pay and Amiibo – this is possible using NFC!

Simply put, NFC detects and then enables technology in close proximity to communicate without the need for an internet connection. It’s easy and fast. With NFC technology, consumers can access digital content and connect electronic devices with a single touch. Smart phones with built-in NFC offer the ability to interact and instantly share content with other NFC-ready mobile devices. You can beam instructions such as contact information, web pages or photos, simply by holding the two Smart phones back to back. At one end of the scale, interactivity could be kept to a simple launching of an App, or at the other end, a complex contactless transaction system.

Here are some of our favourite, easily accessible items using NFC.