CyberLink teams with bitkey on AI powered office access platform

December 9, 2021

CyberLink Corp. has deployed its FaceMe facial recognition solution into a "workhub" office platform in partnership with bitkey, a smart lock provider, which…

Leading Japanese Sushi Chain Deploys Contactless Self-Service Kiosks Powered by Neonode

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, November 9, 2021 — Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ: NEON), is pleased to announce that a Neonode customer in Japan has been selected by a leading sushi…

Don’t miss the panel: How to navigate pricing and supply chain issues in today’s self-service landscape

December 8, 2021

While COVID unleashed a new wave of interest in self-service technology, many companies deployed additional customer touchpoints, a movement that continues…

San Diego library opens 5th kiosk in Encinitas

December 8, 2021

The San Diego County Library in Encinitas has introduced a self-serve kiosk offering hundreds of the latest books, DVDs and audiobooks available 24/7 outside…

Self-order kiosks put Delaware eatery on the fast track

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurateur Eddie Segovia attributes his sales doubling year-over-year almost exclusively to Snackpass self-order kiosks.

Acrelec acquires OrderMatic

December 7, 2021

Acrelec, a manufacturer of customer experience software and hardware solutions, has acquired Oklahoma City-based OrderMatic technology for an undisclosed sum…

Smart Security Solutions for IOT-Connected Vending, Dispensing and Storage Kiosks

Kiosks are getting smarter. Thanks to cloud computing and "Internet of Things" (IoT) technologies, kiosks are being used for increasingly sophisticated…

Peerless-AV introduces outdoor bright display for hot temperatures

December 7, 2021

Peerless-AV, a designer and manufacturer of audio and video solutions and accessories, has introduced its 55-inch Xtrem High Bright Outdoor Display for…

Nanoshield technology destroys virus, bacteria on high-touch surfaces

December 7, 2021

Nanoshield has introduced a clear plastic film that can be used on a variety of surfaces, such as digital screens, mobile phones and other frequently touched…

Indiana to install first Narcan vending machine in county jail

December 7, 2021

Indiana will install its first Narcan vending machine in the lobby of the St. Joseph County Jail to reduce opioid overdose deaths, according to a South Bend…

Global Restaurant Tech Brand Acrelec Acquires Drive-In Solution OrderMatic

ACRELEC finalizes the acquisition of OrderMatic technology, renowned for its drive-in restaurant solutions with partnerships including Sonic and Taco Bell.

FMA Magazine - Fall 2021 - Issue 09 Book

In this issue: Planning Retail Display Programs During the Current Supply Chain Crisis

Presented by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Crystal Display Systems teams with China based touchscreen manufacturer

December 6, 2021

Crystal Display Systems Ltd., based in Rochester, U.K., has signed a distribution agreement with China based General Touch, the touchscreen monitor, curved…

Talking With Andrew Savala: Kiosk or mobile app, which is right for you?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Andrew Savala, chief operating officer at Bixly Inc., tackles the question: How to decide between investing in mobile order and pay versus kiosks.

North Carolina entrepreneur launches pet supply vending business

December 6, 2021

Betty Crump, an alumnus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina, has launched a pet supply vending machine business, Betty's Unique…

Japan pork farm installs meat vending machine

December 6, 2021

Are Japanese hog farmers taking a cue from U.K. dairy farms?

Electrify America installs battery energy storage systems in EV charging stations

December 6, 2021

Electrify America, the nation's largest open DC charging network for electric vehicles, has installed onsite, behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems…

French luxury brand showcases hand bag in vending machine

December 3, 2021

Jacquemus, a French luxury brand, has introduced pink vending machines to showcase its new "Le Bambino Long" bag. The machines allow customers to buy the bag…

Georgia Air Force base introduces prescription refill kiosk

December 3, 2021

Robins Air Force Base in Georgia has become the most recent Air Force base to introduce a ScriptCenter prescription refill kiosk, according to a press release.

How AI, self-service applications are changing customer behavior

A trio of retail technology experts — Nathan Vank at IronYun, Michael Johnson at Advantech and Sarah Yang at Advantech — shared their insights on how retailers…