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…

Standard AI to integrate Google Cloud’s AI tools

August 25, 2023

Standard AI, a provider of checkout-free shopping technology for retailers, will integrate Google Cloud's AI tools to bring greater speed and flexibility to…

EV charging advertising: retail’s next growth opportunity

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Adding outdoor advertising to EV charging stations increases the engagement and relevance to consumers, explains Chadi Borghol, director of sales at Broadsign…

‘Tech Job Apocalypse’ throws VR entertainment a curve ball

by Kevin Williams

The recent tech layoffs undermine the development of VR, AR and MR as the post pandemic entertainment landscape offers enormous opportunity.

Volta announces Ad Net Zero partnership

February 8, 2023

Volta, an electric charging station and media company, has announced it will join as a founding partner in the American chapter of Ad Net Zero, an…

HappyOrNot uses AI to update mood reader kiosk

February 7, 2023

HappyOrNot has updated its Smiley Touch mood reader kiosk in airports and retail spaces around the world using artificial intelligence, according to a press…

Finalists announced for 2022 Self-Service Innovation Awards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Self-Service Innovation Awards will be presented on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Self-Service Innovation Summit.

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…

How to boost c-store self checkout adoption

by David Wilkinson

Self-checkout systems can be an affordable gateway for convenience stores to offer faster, more flexible and more reliable service.

Lenovo's Google Meet hardware kit features Mimo Monitor controller

September 21, 2020

Mimo Monitors' Ethernet powered Series One Touch Controller has been included in the new Series One Google Meet hardware kit from Lenovo, according to a press…

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…

Considerations for selecting kiosks and securing deployments

Self-service kiosks for enterprise use require the right hardware configuration, scalable software platform and security features.

Personalization and physical-digital integration dominate retail innovation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Recognizing the need for both physical stores and e-commerce, retailers seek solutions — including self-serve kiosks — to deliver more interactive customer…

Is keeping up with consumer acceptance of automation worth the challenges it brings?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A session on the need to adopt automation in retail drew an overflow audience during the CES show in Las Vegas.

‘Bodega Mania’ fails to make the case for technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Hopefully, Bodega's social media firestorm will help educate the automated retailing industry and the technology community about the need to be direct with the…