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Minneapolis transit set to switch to credit card, mobile payments
January 30, 2024
Metro Transit riders in Minneapolis will soon be able to pay fares by tapping a payment card or using Google Pay, Apple Pay and Cash App, according to a report…
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‘Tech Job Apocalypse’ throws VR entertainment a curve ball
The recent tech layoffs undermine the development of VR, AR and MR as the post pandemic entertainment landscape offers enormous opportunity.
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99 Innovations to launch robotic soft-serve dessert kiosk
September 2, 2022
99 Innovations LLC, a provider of robotic kiosks, recently shared details on its soft-serve frozen dessert kiosk launch, branded "99 Spoons," according to a…
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Star Micronics introduces printer peripheral offering direct iOS connectivity
September 2, 2022
Star Micronics, a manufacturer of mobile, point-of-sale and customer engagement technologies, has introduced an addition to its mCollection printer, the mPOP…
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How to boost c-store self checkout adoption
Self-checkout systems can be an affordable gateway for convenience stores to offer faster, more flexible and more reliable service.
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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…
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Grubbrr teams with FreedomPay to create improved payment experience
January 22, 2020
Grubbrr, a technology company delivering ordering and fulfillment solutions through its self-ordering kiosk, has integrated with payment innovator FreedomPay…
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Apple to buy most of Intel's smartphone modem business for $1 billion, gets thousands of patents
July 25, 2019
Apple Inc. said it entered an agreement to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business for $1 billion.
read nowStar Micronics launches Apple-certified POS printer
April 25, 2019
Star Micronics has launched its TSP847II AirPrint POS printer, its first 112mm wide receipt, barcode, label and ticket POS printer to be Apple…
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Looking to win in 'everywhere commerce'? Watch out for the 'cones'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
To succeed in "everywhere commerce," brands need to first provide industry-standard technology, with easy and effective local marketing to provide a consistent…
read nowWater-dispensing kiosk maker Bevi raises $35M
January 28, 2019
Bevi, a company that develops smart water dispensers, has raised $35 million in a Series C funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with ongoing support…
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Apple's automatic sleep feature raises concern for some kiosk users
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
An automatic sleep feature in Apple's recently released iOS 12 has caused issues for some users, including those with iPads running kiosk software.
read nowApple introduces 3rd release of augmented reality developer platform
June 7, 2018
Apple has introduced ARKit 2, the third release of its augmented reality platform. ARKit2 allows developers to integrate shared experiences, persistent AR…
read nowStar Micronics announces first Apple Certified AirPrint POS printer
November 17, 2017
Star Micronics has received certification for the first Apple AirPrint POS printer, the new Star TSP654II AirPrint, according to a press release. This printer…
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