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RFID Coming To A Cell Phone Near You
Roland Piquepaille writes "In "RFID Goes Mobile", Red Herring reports that Nokia has quietly launched last month the first RFID-enabled cell phone. The Mobile RFID Kit will be available later this year and only for the 5140 model. This accessory allows the user to easily launch services and conveniently access phone functions simply by touching the phone to an RFID tag. The phone accesses the RFID tag data when an RFID reader emits a short-range radio signal that powers a microchip on the tag, allowing the ID information and other stored data to be read. Nokia doesn't intend to sell this kit to ordinary consumers like you and me. Instead, the RFID kit is designed to extend the mobility of workforce already on the move, such as security guards or maintenance people. This overview contains other details and references about the kit."
I think the Powers are very interested in knowing what we do privately.
Why are they so intent on learning that i detoured to meet my poor girlfriend on the way home so that she could have "support" for her bad back?
Why are they so intent on exposing my poor private life.. as iam living with only one wife and two girlfriends.
WHY, WHY, WHY?
Maybe they are in cahoots with the Roman Catholic Church so that they can report to it about my flouting Commandments. So that they can crucify me...? or maybe Dubya Prez wants the info to blackmail me to vote for him...?
WHY?
Probably have to buy the batteries ourselves too.
Uh, I'm not so sure if it's such a great idea. Where would you stick those batteries ?
Ok, some people may like it.
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Hey, quit extolling the virtues of this technology! We've already decided that it was bad, and we won't change our minds!
It's all a government plot to track us!
For the people worried about the privacy problems with RFID tagging everything: Give it to Microsoft. No, really! As soon as they start doing RFID for Windows, someone will have the bright idea of allowing RFID readers to automatically execute any arbitrary code that it finds on an RFID tag. Then we all just have to start wearing viral RFID tags.
One line blog. I hear that they're called Twitters now.
My dog, Sparky, just read your comment and is requesting his microchip be taken out. He says he doesn't want to be scanned like canned corn in the supermarket. Now you've done it, AltGrendel. I shall send you the vet bill :P
Harpo Tunnel Syndrome--my wrist feels funny.
Coming soon to a toy store near you -
.sig. If it was a .sig it would be funny.
RFID Battler - based on the old Barcode Battler, this new version will allow you to battle opponents usinng the latest technological advances.
I really should have patented that idea before broadcasting it...
This is not a
Or ironic at least.
'Don't worry' said the trees when they saw the axe coming, 'The handle is one of us.'
That RFID gets the kind of traction that bluetooth has. It certainly has a similar pre-rollout hype.
Still can't get a f*%#ing bluetooth phone from verizon.
-Peter
Can't get me! I'll look at all tag data in the Preview Pane before opening them. That ought to be safe.
One line blog. I hear that they're called Twitters now.
Boss: Wear this phone so I can hassle you whenever I want.
Me: Nope
but now
Boss: Wear this access control badge so you can get into the server room.
Me: OK
Boss: Oh ya BTW it is also a phone so I can hassle you whenever I want...
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