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Wireless Payment Rings

The Second Generation NFC Ring Will Feature a Plethora of New Features

— October 6, 2015 — Tech
Those who remember the original NFC Ring are sure to adore the second generation device that has been upgraded with new functionality to keep it on the cutting edge. While the original NFC Ring had the ability to be used as your house keys and to unlock your phone, the latest NFC Ring will do that and more. Whether you're looking to make a payment or pair the fashionable accessory with another NFC-compatible device, the NFC Ring will have you covered.

Aside from the masculine designs the brand has come to be known for, the NFC Ring will also be available in more avant garde styles like ones designed by House of Holland for the fashionistas out there that are tech enthusiasts at heart.
Trend Themes
1. NFC Ring 2.0 - Upgraded functionality for wearable payments and device pairing creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the wearable technology market.
2. Fashion-tech Hybrids - The combination of avant-garde designs with innovative technology creates opportunities for disruptive breakthroughs in the fashion-tech industry.
3. Wearable Payment Trends - Emerging trends in wearable payment technology are creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the mobile payment industry.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The upgraded NFC Ring 2.0 highlights the disruptive innovation potential of wearable technology in the fashion and tech industries.
2. Fashion - Fashion-tech hybrids like the NFC Ring 2.0 designed by House of Holland create opportunities for innovation and disruption in the fashion industry.
3. Mobile Payments - The NFC Ring 2.0 is a prime example of the latest trends and disruptive breakthroughs in mobile payment technology, creating opportunities for innovation in the mobile payments industry.
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