Boston transit authority to install fare card vending machines

February 10, 2021

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which operates the subways in Boston, will introduce fare card vending machines that will offer the system's…

Cardtronics to cease earnings calls after Q4, 2020 earnings presented

February 9, 2021

Cardtronics Plc., a leading ATM owner/operator, will release its financial results for Q4 and yearly earnings for 2020 after the close of the financial markets…

Livewire Digital debuts POS CheckMate Kiosk to improve POS cash availability

February 9, 2021

Livewire Digital's POS CheckMate kiosk extends the cash capacity of a POS system to enable a more efficient operation while maintaining cash securely and…

Researchers envision self-service tech providing medical care

February 9, 2021

Will the pandemic jumpstart the use of AI in health assessment technology, including self service devices?

DoorDash acquires salad-making robot

February 9, 2021

Chowbotics, the creator of the Fresh Food Robot, is now part of the DoorDash team, according to blogs posted on both companies' websites.

Livewire Digital Introduces POS CheckMate Kiosk

Livewire Digital is pleased to announce the introduction of its new POS CheckMate Kiosk, a full-featured smart safe for retailers offering check cashing…

The rise of touchless commerce and what’s next for privacy shield protocols

by Bernard Clary

The privacy protocols that have been integral to the international adoption of touchless commerce are now in flux as payment practices evolve at a differing…

Crochet enthusiast installs yarn vending machine

February 8, 2021

Crochet enthusiast Emani Outterbridge recently installed a yarn glassfront vending machine near Temple University, at 16th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in…

Ohio city installs utility bill payment kiosk

February 8, 2021

Residents of Elyria, Ohio will soon be able to pay utility bills at a self-service kiosk inside City Hall, according to a Chronicle report. The machine will be…

Voting machine providers sue Fox News for defamation over 2020 election coverage

February 5, 2021

Two voting machine providers — Dominion Voting Systems Inc. and Smartmatic USA Corp. — have separately sued Fox News over statements regarding the roles the…

Videotel Digital introduces HyperSound directional speakers

February 5, 2021

Videotel Digital, a provider of interactive media players, looping DVD players and directional sound speakers, has introduced its HyperSound directional…

COVID-19 clips USA Technologies' Q2 2021 revenue, earnings

February 5, 2021

USA Technologies Inc.'s revenue decreased 13.1% from $44.05 million in the second quarter of 2020 to $38.3 million in the second quarter ended Dec. 31, 2021…

Car Keys Express launches automated retail key cutting machine

February 4, 2021

Car Keys Express, a provider of automotive key replacement, has released its Keys NOW! retail key cutting machine, according to a press release.

Zoom kiosk mode enables contactless, virtual receptionist

February 4, 2021

Zoom Video Communications Inc. now enables a contactless, virtual receptionist in its newly introduced Zoom Rooms product to help organizations safely re-enter…

Vending machines carry OTC medicine at public universities

February 4, 2021

Vending machines at the University of North Carolina will join other public universities in offering over-the-counter medication in vending machines around…

Revel teams with Delphi Display Systems on restaurant drive-thru

February 4, 2021

Revel Systems, a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management platform, is teaming up with Delphi Display Systems, a provider of consumer engagement and…

Castles Technology teams with Valor Paytech on payment solution

February 3, 2021

Castles Technology, a manufacturer of card acceptance hardware, has teamed with Valor Paytech to introduce an omnichannel gateway payment solution employing…

Why a veteran airport concessionaire sees a big future for automated retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service retailing is expanding from office and travel products to numerous other product types, including CBD products that require age verification…

Touchless makes big strides in self service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

If there is any technology that made a big splash in the self-service industry, it's touchless. From gesture control to virtual keyboards, these individual…

Philips Professional Display Solutions rebrands as PPDS

February 3, 2021

PPDS, a provider of digital signage, LED display and TV solutions, and the exclusive seller of Philips Display products, has revamped its visual identity for…