Programming an NFC tag from your NFC-capable Android device is extremely easy and can lend itself to some very useful scenarios.

Samsung, who is quick to note it has the largest NFC-enabled userbase, aims to change that with TecTiles: NFC tags that you can program to perform tasks when you place your phone near them.

Near-field communication (NFC) technology allows devices to communicate over short distances and exchange data. NFC tags are small, unpowered devices that store and transmit data to compatible ...

Samsung introduced TecTiles which are NFC tags you can program to launch an application, send a text message, change phone settings, share contact information, and more using an NFC-equipped ...

NFC tags allow you to quickly transfer small amounts of data with just a single tap. Here's how the tech works.

Finding success at this event (and several since), Tagstand has since been developing another app, with which it aims to streamline the process of programming NFC tags for everyday users.

An NFC tag is more durable than luggage tags or cardstock It's easy to digitally inscribe your name, email, and phone number via an NFC vCard that interacts quickly and directly with Android.

The release of Apple's NFC-enabled iOS 11 platform is helping to drive the growth of NFC deployments that are making an NFC tag certification program important, the association says.

What are NFC tags At just a few cents a piece, NFC tags, or Near Field Communication tags, can add a ton of functionality to your home. You can buy them basically anywhere, including Amazon.