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How To Make Your Own iPhone RFID Reader

andylim writes "It's been rumoured for some time now that Apple will include RFID technology in a future iPhone. An RFID-packing iPhone could interact with various objects including opening doors and it could even be used in shops to register items at the checkout. Beating Apple to the RFID punch, last year a company called Wireless Dynamics announced an iPhone RFID accessory called the iCarte, but if you'd rather make your own reader then you'll be interested to know how a research assistant at University College London has managed to build his own RFID iPhone accessory."

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  1. Time for the RFID-enabled hat by SlappyBastard · · Score: 1, Funny

    Ya know, cause I like hats. And doors piss me off when they don't open.

    Congratulations to Apple for embracing an infomercial sales pitch -- it opens doors! it can bake a cheesecake perfect every time! do you want an omelet?! presto!

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    I scream. You scream. I assume that means we're both acquainted with the problem. We proceed.