What if every object could tell its own story? Haven’t you wished that you could just google anything? Well if you use RFID you can get information from any object that has an electronic tag. Each object in a way is a smart object.

If you have a reader attached to a device like a smart device, in this case an iPhone. You can come in proximity of the object and tell you the object’s story. It’s pretty interesting technology that can be used say for touring museums. You step up to a painting or sculpture and put your iphone next to the label. It recognizes the painting and allows you to see content about the work. Add links to sources on the net and an expantion of information based on your interests.

This is a nifty video showing the possibilities of using RFID. If you want to know more Check out this post: http://www.nearfield.org/2009/04/iphone-rfid-nfc

What if every object could tell its own story? Haven’t you wished that you could just google anything? Well if you use RFID you can get information from any object that has an electronic tag. Each object in a way is a smart object.

If you have a reader attached to a device like a smart device, in this case an iPhone. You can come in proximity of the object and tell you the object’s story. It’s pretty interesting technology that can be used say for touring museums. You step up to a painting or sculpture and put your iphone next to the label. It recognizes the painting and allows you to see content about the work. Add links to sources on the net and an expantion of information based on your interests.

This is a nifty video showing the possibilities of using RFID. If you want to know more Check out this post: http://www.nearfield.org/2009/04/iphone-rfid-nfc

How cool is this?

[RETAIL: $228]
I don’t know about you but I love skype and the Netgear’s Skype Wi-Fi phone makes it all a little better. Just be in range of a Wi-Fi signal and this Nokia 3120 doppelganger functions like your average mobile phone.

from wired gadgets: 

From San Francisco’s Union Square, I placed and received calls without being tied to a laptop, found new Skype users, and called a friend’s landline all for free (for a limited time only). The sound was great, and I was able to thank my grandparents for last year’s Christmas presents. (That was a bit late, eh?) With this awesome Skype phone, I’ll be spending a lot more time calling neglected loved ones. — Rachel Swaby
[RATING: 9/10] [ netgear.com ]