News about QR codes and tracking and mobile web.http://azonmobile.com/http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/104/NFC-enabled-electrocardiogram-to-be-launched-An NFC-enabled mobile app has been announced by iMPak Health, which will allow users to track their cardiovascular health at home. The RhythmTrak application is a credit card sized, mobile electrocardiogram device that calculates intervals and...Thu, 17 May 2012 15:23:33 +0000GZUbeX+aEIZ9tErx4vIPHUjV/LMlQNbkXSyhYYz7fE4=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/103/Google-has-become-smarterToday Google launched an interesting and ambitious update to its search engine. It will go live in a few days and you'll be able to see large panels over the right side of Google’s result pages with factual information about the specific topic you...Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:36 +0000j09zsgIZ1J+5g71erKWBEWvWESVkOvMnWO4Apl7dyuQ=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/102/CIBC-to-launch-Canada-s-first-mobile-payment-systemThe Mobile operator Rogers Communications in a partnership with CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) are about to launch Canada's first mobile payment system, that will allow users to make contactless payments with their CIBC cards at POS...Thu, 17 May 2012 12:28:10 +0000/HPxidGZmog0cHaoEW3Z7T/TeCCAvRkDghIZONgR220=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/101/Carrefour-with-NFC-and-QR-Code-campaignCarrefour has launched a mobile application that allows customers to order their groceries and pay for them through their smartphones, identifying themselves via QR Code and NFC-enabled stand when they arrive at the store to pick up their...Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:52 +00007bCTMDH1qOo/NemtM7R8jkm+IsHNPBDvG9K+uotWNyM=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/100/Wireless-Festival-is-the-first-British-event-using-NFC-wristbandsThere are some nightmares that a person can face during festivals – lost wallet, line in front of ATM or  stolen money. All this can now stay in the past thanks to NFC wristbands that can hold your money electronically.   The Wireless Festival...Tue, 15 May 2012 15:26:56 +0000lKt5POQAvTgR9jX8hjvy3omEFCObIWky4cAKBa6aY+4=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/99/HSBC-with-contactless-payment-cardsHSCB announced a new contactless payment system for this year's Olympic Games in London. The Bank is replacing the cards that are about to expire, with the new contactless card, which will allow the users to make payments up to £20 from June. Even...Tue, 15 May 2012 10:06:14 +00008D1PIyDnvVeWuK6IKSfZRMnRmXhJrIuj/TDo+PcJ94M=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/98/The-US-Postal-Service-with-QR-CodesAccording to the statement on Monday, the Postal Service will be offering a 2% discount in July and August for cards and letters that use QR Codes. When scanned the QR Codes will link the user to a mobile website selling a service or product, or to...Tue, 15 May 2012 09:18:55 +0000pz1EApLyYFGnw0Oi8GftOYkGjN1HOgZrymoHo21ELSo=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/97/Bulmers-launched-an-AR-applicationBulmers Irish Cider launched an AR application called "deCider" which is the first for an Irish drinks brand. The application will allow customers to engage and win prizes, with only one tap on the venues all over the country to create an good night...Mon, 14 May 2012 12:22:12 +00007/FnfUQyIY1mVQjmbou7ZuurENQmIMUJQla3204Kcbg=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/96/GPS-technology-will-allow-users-to-make-peer-to-peer-paymentsThe First National Bank (FNB) of South Africa added a new feature to its mobile application that allows users to make GPS payments. The GeoPayments service is using the smartphone's GPS chip to connect the banking app customers up to 450 meters...Mon, 14 May 2012 12:19:26 +0000qRvLTnCtBhQJCO2Cuu3o74OqswkEVTjKD9g3HD17Fbw=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/95/Visa-confirmed-digital-wallet-serviceVisa has confirmed the new digital wallet to be launched in the UK, France and Spain in the fall of 2012. The new service will be available through Visa's bank members and it will be accessible from every browser on a laptop, PC, smartphone or...Fri, 11 May 2012 06:09:56 +0000LHtHUzXCHmW0RfhBploP86xDcJVlnE5N9+KLo36WAS8=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/94/BlackBerry-with-NFC-technology-for-contactless-paymentsAt the BlackBerry World event in Ontario, Charge Anywhere announced the launch of its BlackBerry payments software that will allow users to make contactless payments using NFC technology. The Charge Anywhere app is allowing the business owners to...Fri, 11 May 2012 06:04:08 +00007/xj2RWIrXG2I+CXoZED9upeabeoMLr2Bc5xTKYn7jw=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/93/Button-Tags-with-QR-Codes-for-political-purposesA new Button Tag has been developed by Badgetec for political purposes and campaigns. The Button Tags can be laser printed during an event with the candidates QR Codes on them, providing high tech links to the audience. The new Badgetec Tags can be...Thu, 10 May 2012 09:04:45 +0000RKLrTcObU2KexHlmOerPzGffyhAj1rROYwfBb9ffKVY=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/92/Microsoft-invests-$300-million-in-Barnes---Noble-s-new-subsidiaryBarnes & Noble has found a partner in its fight over Apple and Amazon in the marketplace for e-Readers and e-Books. Microsoft will invest $300 million in Newco, a new subsidiary of Barnes & Nobles that will bring together College and digital...Thu, 10 May 2012 07:57:54 +0000m2hj5mEu35gKKY+kvwNsAb5a4ZSwqRzBLkuir8BRmyE=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/91/Samsung-and-Visa-in-a-partnership-for-NFC-payments-during-the-London-OlympicsA limited edition Samsung Galaxy S III loaded with PayWave mobile application by Visa will be available for Visa and Samsung sponsored athletes, VIP visitors and trialists during the London Olympics. As visitors land at the airport they can use...Wed, 09 May 2012 14:23:00 +0000SVNZcoY51DL2WXe44+JAARP6AnAytR9BlolJ05I9SXo=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/90/Lumia-with-augmented-reality-appToday Nokia announced an augmented reality application for its Lumia Windows-based devices, that will use the camera to show stores, venues and restaurants in your area. The app will allow you to scan what's in front of you with your camera and see...Wed, 09 May 2012 12:39:05 +0000NOQ9VxVnThSIT1/xMCyGTXvjiDaaTF83ryrs2f34DC8=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/89/QR-code-store-in-Chicago-s-subwayThe internet grocer Peapod.com launched an advertising campaign in Chicago's subway, wrapping the tunnel walls with images of grocery shelves with household staples and popular products from brands like P&G, Kimberly Clark and Coca-Cola. The...Wed, 09 May 2012 07:11:10 +0000BwfsunUPDPnOYeZMs0Xd3QBwYQgd8q3ZH4O5rIxPoJg=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/88/Wagamama-in-UK-with-augmented-reality-campaignWagamama started a campaign for all of its restaurants around the UK. It was launched on Monday and it is the first in the UK that is using augmented reality in its venues. This summer the venue will be a place for festival guests to listen to...Tue, 08 May 2012 11:14:29 +0000p3c5M3ep1QlhWkhsiqU135emh8VahiYWMoNZVVGgCWY=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/87/Converse-with-QR-Code-campaign-Converse in a partnership with the retailer Journeys started a QR Code campaign that is allowing the customers to shop Chuck Taylor shoes that are available exclusively at Journeys. As part of the “Plug Into Color” campaign, Converse placed QR...Mon, 07 May 2012 15:40:38 +0000YFP4nIN8ifnHSj7Wjk0RxvcFXt7pHUPGOVcILhagocQ=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/86/MasterCard-NFC-smartphones-Today MasterCard announced NFC-enabled smartphones certified with PayPass technology that provides the customers with devices that are able to make secure and fast contactless payments. The devices include  HTC One X,  Nokia Lumia 610,  Samsung...Mon, 07 May 2012 12:22:49 +0000taE/Pz12cw1Ns8jQzyMvXDqW8kgFvV42rIzKyxq5nNA=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/85/Niagara-Falls-State-Park-with-QR-Code-systemNiagara County Community College in partnership with the regional state park commission will install a QR code system to provide information about the attractions and the locations for the strolling tourists of Prospect Park and Goat Island. The QR...Mon, 07 May 2012 10:27:33 +0000O0uWyKsY3mJMTd2NXcJB4154S1fZf+SUGyCIN7ct8BA=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/84/QR-Codes-and-NFC-in-bookstoresAs books have become digital in the last couple of years, the next priority is to digitalize the bookstores  and increase the sales. Bookstores have to improve the purchasing process and integrate QR Codes and NFC chips in order to reduce the...Fri, 04 May 2012 06:04:02 +0000+5eBv/hrMyqPHEZS24zUQ8qcVmfK7g6NusYQNCgmkEA=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/83/Ritz-Carlton-launches-mobile-app-including-QR-codesThe Ritz-Carlton Hotels launched a mobile application that includes QR Codes and location-based services that provides users with in-hotel experiences and offers.The application targets hotel diners and guests and it is available in 20 of the...Wed, 02 May 2012 13:06:21 +0000OiRPyam+2tN7UbRpAx3jb0y4pmBSwvBQ8khUEqYeOaY=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/82/Philadelphia-Airport-uses-QR-codes-to-promote-artistsFor years the Philadelphia International Airport has been hosting artworks from famous artists like Colette Fu, Mary Smull, Arden Bendler Browning and Anne Schaefer. The artworks are displayed on public and open for viewing by passengers. But...Wed, 02 May 2012 07:54:34 +0000HUCTv43LeYJ2uU3wvR1zE2wbqjwAdnh6INvrlwPdJQA=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/81/ShelfX-announced-a-QR-Coded-Vending-FridgeAn inventory management solutions and revolutionary self-checkout provider ShelfX, announced a next-generation vending machine called the Vending Fridge. The Vending Fridge uses a QR Code that the users need to scan with their smartphone and the...Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:51:05 +0000jihD6dIBvDFW33ku3Aqvfr7A9sjB6ArBjxfJe86JinM=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/80/O2-launched-an-app-that-allows-transactions-up-to-£500Mobile network O2 launched a smartphone application that will allow users to make money transfers up to £500 via SMS.The service will also allow the customers to digitise their credit or debit cards to speed up their online purchases. O2 also...Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:15:45 +0000IzDdGZwR4wfdxrxPjudvuLb6JQIoQCthr2+AQFB9fos=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/79/It-s-official:-Google-launched-the-GDriveGoogle finally launched the GDrive, the app is available for downloading on your computer and it's already included in Google Play, so the Android users can install it to their smartphones. All Google Docs appear as icons in a folder and the...Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:03:15 +00003DZgXDF1AKqPs2sMeENIG+6Qoy1+g/9L54PWEvSOc+g=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/78/QR-Codes-helping-car-buyers-to-shop-virtuallyCarcode.me is running virtually from laptops in Seattle and Ann Arbor. The technology allows car buyers to shop virtually through QR Codes on cars at auto dealerships.The customers scan the codes with a mobile device and get all the information...Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:36:29 +0000xS+ztpLEitiPAaYF1WRqCjegZuqROgxmhMkm3heE/CE=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/77/Google-Docs-expanded-to-5GBIt seems that if you upload something into Google Docs today, the space storage increases from 1GB to 5GB. When uploading it says 1GB, but when the upload is finished, it reads 5GB. As we previously wrote, the Gdrive has been expected for years, but...Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:42:15 +0000MSKqfzvo+RIm+Fbf2qqSMCgzC26y5H7kpV/S+X14W0g=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/76/UAE-signed-with-local-operator-to-embed-ID-cards-into-mobile-phonesUAE has singed up with local operator Etisalad to embed the national ID cards into smartphones.The signed agreement between Etisalad and the Emirates ID Authority plans to examine if implementing the existing ID cards as an NFC app in smartphones is...Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:16:41 +00005CaxRVtxdXW+Yot/xLLFvbbuBM8dQa0RoF27DzgfcaE=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/75/QuickTap-NFC-service-launched-in-the-UKThe first NFC service called QuickTap was launched in the UK in collaboration with Barclaycard and Orange. Orange announced that QuickTap is coming for selected Android devices. It is expected to unveil the first smartphone that supports the service...Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:50 +0000l4ay3zELmCCpcw6SNf/aPwTK5GR03fVwIGZ99eWQH4Q=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/74/Mozilla-to-develop-an-operating-systemMozilla has announced that they will begin to develop a smartphone operating system, it's named Boot to Gecko (B2G) and it will be available for Brazil's networks first. There is still no information on who will make the hardware, but is known that...Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:31:49 +0000BuT+BNG6mj3OIgfxtPxZKjX4b0vGcyXmR1ckJ7KiPXM=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/73/Barclays--Paytag-turns-your-phone-into-an-NFC-device Barclays have revealed their Barclaycard Paytag, an NFC card that can turn any smartphone into a NFC device, as not all smartphones support the technology in the first place. It works very simple, you stick the Paytag to your phone and you can use...Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:24:24 +0000U3jQ3f+HXdcKh+FEV9c/uxr2BDo9lxxkPFBWvD2dvTk=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/72/West-Midlands-Police-use-QR-codes-to-speed-up-arrest-processThe West Midlands Police is encouraging smartphone users to download a gallery of suspects, so they can help identifying wanted people. A billboard will show a QR code, when scanned with a mobile device will show a gallery of people that are linked...Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:56:28 +0000Mrsu8/vL5Rw88hMKywMVWo7qcwT/9bGsF9oIh+NgZuw=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/71/QR-codes-with-links-to-eBooks-in-Catalan-RailwaysAs part of the National Reading Plan, the Catalan Government Railways placed QR codes on it's trains. The codes are linked to the first chapters of popular books, encouraging the citizens to download and read during their commute. In the Netherlands...Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:19:39 +0000kbEkk6EflgG7Bwv3kPyDnBnX74HbkahXi+QFimGpu6c=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/70/Ladbrokes-promoting-mobile-betting-service-using-QR-codesThe largest bookmaker in the world, Ladbrokes, announced the results of it's latest UK campaign promoting it's betting service via QR codes and SMS. The company printed QR codes in advertisements and gave the customers options to respond with SMS...Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:11:10 +0000Pe2jgTIqF4h6ljGts0uT6ZACC3BwaqN9ifz/4KaZ13U=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/69/Google-s-Gdrive-to-go-live-this-weekThe rumors and reports of Google's Drive first started in 2006, then in 2007 again was reported by The Wall Street Journal, but nothing came out of it. In 2010, same story, again nothing happened, but Google announced that will allow the users to...Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:40:43 +0000+0w3Ab/pHIBmeBUhvzXIfLG6q1ghUiy6q+IDVbXy6xo=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/68/Upstart-website-puts-Ben-Franklin-and-a-QR-code-on-a-wrist-bandsA new sports website Philly Sports Live that reports on the Sixters, Flyers, Eagles, Phillies, Philadelphia Union and the college programs at Villanova and Temple is having a hard time to find an online audience when there is a digital sports...Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:09:59 +0000gLk39F8UrzI5abvevGiXGU+I4edZ0h5qtLjjoQwq/x8=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/67/A-new-app-is-optimizing-Facebook-fan-pages-for-mobile-devicesA new product has been released by Cabana, a mobile app builder, it's called Fan Page Mobilizer  and allows users to optimize their Facebook fan pages for mobile devices.The Mobilizer lets the creator of a Facebook fan page optimize it to through...Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:37:19 +000012D3W+2et0g4Gz7dg5885PjVzg0pwA0z4yMmoG++qZo=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/66/Facebook-buys-Instagram-for-$1-billionFacebook payed 1 billion dollars in stocks and cash for the photo-sharing smartphone app Instagram.  The app was launched in October 2010 only for iPhone users, but just last week it's being offered for Android. Mark Zuckerberg assured that...Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:26:33 +0000QtTZowABhIAPnGekocleU7/Bv0DKHDDbweG6ntefG3M=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/65/Mobile-marketing-for-every-business-type-budgetEven though there is still much attention paid to online advertising, many companies are taking full advantage of mobile marketing, as it's popularity is increasing very quickly. A new method is provided to the mobile users daily, so they can...Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:12:59 +0000Bjzy++NV1BtTQHsbVwAQqK1VWPc4prWnMI1dfad7vPM=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/64/The-future-of-proximity-marketingIn 2011 the proximity based marketing solutions has shown massive increase and is on its way to expand the marketplace to 2,3 million dollars by 2016 shows a report published by Smith's Point Analytics. QR codes, 2D barcodes, Near field...Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:41:00 +0000r/NZ4W7Ar5x9le4LrbGuJ10XKY7qkjjmOGK16M6mmpI=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/63/KFC-with-QR-codes-on-its-cupsKFC started a new campaign including QR codes on their beverage cups. The codes give a chance to the customers to win a large number of prizes every hour. They can also go to http://www.kfc.com/register to join the campaign. All the customer has to...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:31:02 +0000BoC+dD4A2oFxurRJm6tlOQrwe2V0RqEczvjTJz6oMpk=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/62/To-propose-with-a-QR-codeThe two fishy images might look like an average graffiti to you, but they are actually a message for a life-changing event - a marriage proposal. The fishes are based on El Pez's works, a Spanish graffiti artist, that the bride-to-be is a fan of...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:51:19 +0000m6qVD6gfUE8SQWHErHELcyA4ugUM2lZHw9MooHnGtKg=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/61/Lufthansa-with-QR-codesEurope's largest airline, Lufthansa, has a new outfit on their planes, keeping the original color, the tailfin emblem is now replaced with a QR code which leads to the company's mobile website, so the passengers can check-in and book flights. A....Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:46:17 +0000foIGYw8yyQR7ggPizwbbkIFgF6CVk1FL6J7s6h51mXM=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/60/Mini-Masters-include-QR-codes-to-decorative-ceramic-panelsMini Masters launched artistic tiles integrated with QR codes linked to quotations, so anyone who scans them with a smartphone can read them. The tiles are ideal for stores, restaurants or for your home. The company and artist Jeroen van der Most...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:46:33 +0000HbR4m89we1WoMd783mBe3DM50rScGRqZTPkHjZHj+u0=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/59/Google-s-glasses-of-the-futureIn a 2:30 minute video on You Tube, Google finally showed their augmented reality glasses. The video is titled “One day...” and already has over 500 000 views. Google's employees are already testing the glasses in the streets of New York.Project...Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:37:01 +0000BNECern5I614d/RcBLFD22emLJDUrhkIMJeOuI9jtvE=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/58/Toronto-subway-station-with-QR-code-storeA new virtual-store wall appeared at a subway station in Toronto. On Monday an online beauty retailer launched the virtual store featuring QR codes on images of products. By using a smartphone application, the customers can make their orders by...Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:12:15 +0000Myf/FFPqE1co/+RR/hbKgXi18OtXyxLwXthnZ4IU3Ew=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/57/McDonald-s-“Coinoffers”-campaign-includes-QR-codesFor many years McDonald's has been reaching young adults and teenagers via out-of-home posters, radio and TV to promote “Coinoffers”, their value program. It was a countrywide mobile campaign involving smartphone app for iPhone or Android that...Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:45:32 +0000lbaJ50JrDNXmsRhn8mzhZ4lFwIXw5aTpNawpC4qaRNs=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/56/QR-coded-VolkswagenA prototype of the new Volkswagen Up! was QR coded and driven in major cities in Germany, earlier this year. The code leads to Volkswagen's mobile website, where the user can register, watch videos and more pictures of the new car, but at this time...Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:48:36 +0000gFqQjDZgs0bmAUBReXvR+TZ0Q/J9BAHFEMN/Jtv9kfk=http://azonmobile.com/news-entry/55/Norton-Labs-launches-safer-QR-code-scannerThe Snap BETA scanning application was launched by Norton Labs in order to protect the mobile consumers from malicious QR codes. QR codes are a popular advertising tool and for the last four years their popularity is successfully increasing. This...Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:09:01 +0000N1W2ilKhkzgDdwfeOYG3r92X0AILzD5wEv6iD+92VO8=Your IP has changed (possibly a session hijack attempt) and your session had to be cleared.