Telehealth technology evolves in response to rising customer acceptance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Hospitals and pharmacies have used telehealth services for years, mainly as a patient convenience, but industry observers believe they will become even more…

Telehealth kiosks make big strides during COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Funding has become more available for telehealth kiosks as a result of COVID-19. In addition, insurers, medical professionals and patients are all more…

EV charging station expansion continues despite the pandemic

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

EV vehicles have expanded steadily over the past decade, and research indicates the coronavirus hasn't taken the wind out of this sector, even as automotive…

Sights set on non-traditional locations, Saladworks pins growth on robotic salad maker

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

When restaurants were closing in response to COVID-19, Saladworks went into overdrive targeting non-traditional locations. The Chowbotics robotic saladmaker…

Robotic bartenders help Iceland fast casual prosper in face of pandemic

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Ice & Fries, a Viking-themed fast casual concept in Iceland, relies on drink-making robots, a bionic dog and 3D technology to provide an epic self-service…

Hair care specialists tap e-commerce/self-service retail synergy

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Three years after launching their e-commerce business, this entrepreneurial couple began placing vending machines to make their products available to people in…

Coronavirus pushes transit systems to adopt contactless

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Public transit systems are speeding up their efforts to promote contactless travel as the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated ridership and revenue on many of…

New virtual summit focuses on innovation, customer experience in self-service, kiosk, vending industries

Networld Media websites, Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, are launching a virtual summit that promises to bring attendees the very best in self-service…

How self-service helps a healing products retailer weather COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the company was initially interested in self-service technology to improve customer convenience, the COVID-19 outbreak has demonstrated how important…

QR codes get a new life as COVID-19 recovery spurs contactless payments

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The rapid demand for safe, contactless merchant payments has led to renewed interest in QR codes, a payment technology that historically dominated Asian…

Workplace safety innovation lets loose

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The self service industry's response to the "new normal" began as soon as quarantines were announced in early spring. The momentum has since escalated.

Touchscreen windowpanes empower self-service ordering

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

How a pair of technology enthusiasts in Sweden came up with a way to allow customers to place orders on a restaurant windowpane, sparing them from having to…

Digital self service for payments in a post-pandemic world

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

What will customers think about post-pandemic when it comes to the payments industry? Adam Crighton from NCR gives his take on the future.

Newk’s Eatery tests ‘hardwareless kiosk,' plans to add vending coolers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Adam Karveller of Newk's Eatery thinks order habits will change long-term as a result of COVID-19. He thinks curbside pickup, delivery, online ordering and…

Feds make forgivable PPP loans easier to navigate

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The federal government recently introduced simplified PPP loan application form is part of an effort to make the PPP loan easier for companies to use since the…

Networld Media employees honor late founder Alan Fryrear

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Alan Earl Fryrear, co-founder and chairman of Networld Media Group, died at the age of 81 on June 10, 2020.

Starbucks closing 400 stores

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Over the next 18 months, Starbucks will increase convenience-led formats in company-operated locations with drive-thru and curbside pickup options, as well as…

Robotic video display kiosk can invite diners to 'roll on in' for pizza

What if you had a way to send out a kind of unpaid pizza emissary who displayed enticing video of your brand's menu items to passersby to pull them in to eat?

Robots join the battle against COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Robot technology providers are already working in partnership to address COVID-19. A recent webinar provided a extensive overview.

Automated retail veteran develops small footprint kiosk for impulse sales

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk veteran Eduardo Alvarez has developed a new concept building and operating small footprint kiosks in high traffic locations that do not typically have a…