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NFC Forum discussions could implement greater range and speed for NFC protocol, boost Apple Pay’s features

A series of planned improvements to the NFC (Near Field Communications) protocol could offer boosts to Apple Pay’s range and speed. This, along with a proposed change, would enable the Wallet app to get smarter, as the standard will begin supporting multiple actions with a single tap. At present, the NFC protocol functions as a […]

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HDMI 2.1 specs published, highlight improved HDR, resolutions up to 10K

It’s a bit down the line, but the HDMI Forum’s details for the HDMI 2.1 spec, which were released today, look pretty nifty. The big takeaways include higher resolution, Dynamic HDR and the additions of support for high frame rate 4K and 8K video. HDMI 2.1 will work with 8K video at refresh rates up […]

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Microsoft retracts CEO Steve Ballmer’s comments as to Windows 8 arriving in 2012, cites “misstatement”

Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer has always possessed a multitude of skills. Knowing when to keep his mouth shut has not always been one of them. Per InfoWorld, a Microsoft spokesperson has clarified Ballmer’s comments as to Windows 8 arriving in 2012 as “a misstatement.” At a developer forum in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, Ballmer used the […]