Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help operators improve profitability while preserving the human side of hospitality.

World Cup spotlights LinkNYC's new role as a digital town square

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

As New York prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches, the city's decision to livestream games on 200 LinkNYC kiosks suggests a broader future for digital public infrastructure: one in which kiosks serve not only as information hubs, but as catalysts for shared experiences.

What the latest academic research says about kiosks and vending machines

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Three recent studies examine topics ranging from customer acceptance of self-service kiosks to AI-powered healthcare kiosks and the growing role of vending machines in public health.

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Oregon town received AARP grant for streetside kiosk project

The City of North Bend, Oregon, has received a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant to install an outdoor digital kiosk at the North Bend Visitor…

Restaurant Kiosks & Self-Service

Many quick service restaurants use self-order kiosks to increase speed of service, improve order accuaracy and boost profits. But the benefits of restaurant kiosks don't end there and are not limited to the fast food giants.