4G and EMV upgrades complete?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service equipment operators need to upgrade to 4G to continue offering contactless payments when the 2G and 3G networks are discontinued. They also need…

Don’t miss ‘Phygital: Where Physical and Digital Intersect’

The Self-Service Innovation Summit, being held Dec. 14-16 in Hollywood, Florida, will explore 'Phygital: Where Physical and Digital Intersect,' in a panel talk…

Apex teams with Welbilt on automated pickup foodservice solutions

September 1, 2021

Apex Order Pickup Solutions, a provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions for foodservice, retail and B2B e-commerce, and Welbilt Inc., a provider of…

Toronto Blue Jays stadium introduces Reverse ATMs for fans

September 1, 2021

Azimut, a self-service solutions provider specializing in kiosks for banks and telecoms, recently debuted its Reverse ATM, a self service kiosk that helps…

German equipment manufacturer installs inventory vending machine

September 1, 2021

Danfoss, a manufacturer of power sustaining products such as motors, compressors, valves, pumps and drives, has installed a second Orsymat vending machine from…

Louisiana town installs parking payment kiosk

September 1, 2021

Residents of Layfayette, Louisiana will no longer pay for parking at parking meters and will instead pay at a centralized, large touchscreen kiosk that…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Ventus

Ventus offers managed wireless broadband on 4G LTE-A, Wi-Fi and fixed-line connectivity for kiosks, digital signs, POS, smart safes, e-lockers, pop-up retail…

Morgan Petty tabbed as executive director of ICX Association

August 31, 2021

Networld Media Group has appointed Morgan Petty as the executive director of the company's Interactive Customer Experience Association.

Minnesota dry cleaner opens locker-based service

August 31, 2021

CD One Price Cleaners, a laundry and dry cleaning service with nearly 40 locations across the Midwest, opened its first locker-based location at 415 17th Ave N…

Rewe Digital teams with Vodafone on driverless mobile snack kiosk

August 31, 2021

The "Snack Mobil," a driverless kiosk offering 32 snacks developed by Rewe digital and Vodafone, begins live operations following a test in Cologne, Germany…

New York’s LinkNYC kiosks to receive 5G upgrades despite critical state audit

August 31, 2021

The digital LinkNYC Wi-Fi kiosks that provide free phone service in New York City will have 5G installations next year, despite a negative report released last…

Meridian Digital Solutions rebrands as evolvecx, launches reverse vending machines

August 31, 2021

Andy Viner Meridian Digital Solutions Ltd., established in 2019 as the European arm of Meridian Kiosks to serve customers in Europe, has rebranded as…

Japanese retailers install vending machines featuring Ryzen 5000 CPU

August 31, 2021

Some Japanese retailers have installed vending machines offering Ryzen 5000 CPUs, a popular product in Japan, according to a wccftech.com report.

Singapore vending machine verifies alcohol purchases with digital ID

August 31, 2021

Cellarbration, a Singapore alcoholic beverage retailer, has launched an alcohol vending machine in its store that uses Singpass, the country's digital…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Bitcoin Depot

Bitcoin Depot is the fastest growing multi-cryptocurrency ATM Network that aims to bring Bitcoin to the Masses™ . We offer users the ability to buy and sell…

How 5 technologies are changing the self-service landscape

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A NAMA session explored five technologies that improve efficiency: artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, recognition validation and the European…

The era of ‘artainment’ unfolds

by Kevin Williams

The next phase of out-of-home entertainment addresses the needs of a highly sophisticated audience, which has access from home to the widest possible selection…

How convenience services operators deploy touchless technology

August 30, 2021

COVID-19 has created a demand for touchless interaction due to health concerns, and as customers become more comfortable with the technology, that demand will…

San Diego State offers free COVID-19 tests via vending machines

August 30, 2021

San Diego State University students can get COVID-19 tests from approximately 20 vending machines recently installed on the college campus, according to…

Atlanta entrepreneur launches feminine hygiene vending machine

August 30, 2021

Carly Simenauer, a graduate of Emory Goziueta in Atlanta who studied industrial design at Georgia Tech, has launched a vending machine business, Stapt Vending…