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  • How to Check and Reset Your Philips Sonicare Brush Head Counter with NFC

    How to Check and Reset Your Philips Sonicare Brush Head Counter with NFC

    Your Sonicare toothbrush has an NFC chip inside every brush head that counts down until you buy a replacement. Here's what it actually tracks, and how to check your usage or reset the counter with NFC.cool Tools.

  • OpenPrintTag: How to Read & Write Smart 3D Printing Spools with Your Phone

    OpenPrintTag: How to Read & Write Smart 3D Printing Spools with Your Phone

    OpenPrintTag is the open standard for smart filament spools. Learn how it works, what data it stores, and how to read and write OpenPrintTag NFC tags using just your phone.

  • How to Write NFC Tags with Your iPhone

    How to Write NFC Tags with Your iPhone

    Your iPhone can do more than read NFC tags - it can write them too. Here's a step-by-step guide to programming NFC tags with your iPhone, from choosing the right tags to writing URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards, and automations.

  • NFC Tags Explained: A Complete Beginner's Guide

    NFC Tags Explained: A Complete Beginner's Guide

    NFC tags are tiny, unpowered chips that can trigger actions on your phone with a single tap. Here's everything you need to know - what they are, how they work, which types to buy, and 15+ practical ways to use them.

  • EU Digital Product Passport: What You Need to Know in 2026

    EU Digital Product Passport: What You Need to Know in 2026

    The EU Digital Product Passport is here - batteries are already covered, textiles and electronics are next. Here's what DPP means for businesses, consumers, and why NFC technology is at the center of it all.

  • Tapping into NFC on iPhone: an insider's look

    Tapping into NFC on iPhone: an insider's look

    How NFC actually works on iPhone - from Apple Pay's secure element to Core NFC tag reading. A practical look at the protocol, the iOS history, and why the short range is a feature, not a limitation.