Broadcom, a maker of wireless chips, is set to expand in near field communication (NFC) by acquiring Innovision Research & Technology for approximately US$47.5 million.

FreshDirect, a location-specific iPhone app for online food shoppers in the New York City area, lets users select from 20,000 food items for home delivery.

CauseWorld, a mobile app that contributes to charities and relief efforts around the world, is adding a location-based feature that will let shoppers boost the charity funds by scanning barcodes.

Clip Mobile, a Toronto-based interactive mobile marketing firm, has launched Canada's first location-based mobile coupon network.