AiFi raises $30 million for autonomous store technology, will launch in 330 stores

October 19, 2020

AiFi Inc., a provider of autonomous store technologies, has raised a total of $30 million in additional funding from Qualcomm Ventures LLC, existing investors…

Retailers warm to pickup lockers during pandemic

October 16, 2020

Eighty-three percent of retailers using automated pick-up locker solutions cite improved efficiency, according to a survey by Package Concierge, a provider of…

Keywest Technology introduces transparent film that disinfects surfaces

October 15, 2020

Keywest Technology has introduced a transparent film, NanoShield, that adheres to surfaces and self-disinfects in less than 15 minutes.

Blendid opens robotic food kiosk at California Walmart

October 15, 2020

Blendid, an autonomous and contactless food automation platform that leverages machine learning, robotics and artificial intelligence to create smoothies, made…

Ziosk unveils expanded technology suite for restaurants

October 15, 2020

Ziosk, a provider of a technology platform for guest engagement for restaurants, has expanded its suite of products to help restaurants improve operational…

Hardware/software solution debuts for laundromat operators

October 15, 2020

Cents, a business management software provider for laundromat owners, has partnered with Equipment Systems & Devices, a provider of card reader equipment…

Fintech to install kiosks that exchange cash for prepaid Mastercard

October 15, 2020

XTM, a Toronto-based fintech company in the challenger banking space that provides mobile banking and payment solutions, will be installing…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Ventus

PLATINUM SPONSOR Ventus offers managed wireless broadband on 4G LTE-A, Wi-Fi and fixed-line connectivity for kiosks, digital signs, POS, smart safes…

Ontario museum finds diverse use for AI powered virtual assistant

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the original goal for Lana was to check in visitors and give them directions on where to find things in the museum, COVID-19 put those plans on hold. The…

Fastenal beats Q3 earnings thanks to safety product sales

October 14, 2020

Fastenal Co., a provider of wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies and industrial supply vending services, beat earnings expectations…

Avius launches touchless customer feedback technology

October 14, 2020

Customers who wish to provide feedback at a business no longer need to physically touch a survey screen. Avius, a tech company that provides real-time customer…

Selecta installs 200th micro market in Europe as pandemic drives adoption

October 14, 2020

Selecta Group, Europe's largest unattended self-service retailer, has installed its 200th micro market in Europe with the most recent launch at medical…

Videotel Digital introduces infrared touchless buttons for interactive products

October 14, 2020

Videotel Digital, a manufacturer of industrial grade digital signage media players, looping DVD players, touchless interactive solutions and directional sound…

Quench introduces water and ice dispenser for work sites

October 13, 2020

Quench, a Culligan company and a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses across the U.S. and Canada, has introduced the Quench 960, a high-capacity…

Michigan city pleasantly surprised by $500,000 in beach parking revenue

October 13, 2020

The city of Muskegon, Michigan collected $500,000 in revenue in its first season of paid parking at beaches, which is far more than expected, according to an…

Clientron PST Series: Benefits Abound for Businesses and Consumers

The COVID-19 pandemic made everyone more aware of the potential hazards of person-to-person contact. Using the right technology offers a higher level of…

Contactless cards in a post pandemic world

by Jamie Topolski — Director, Fiserv

Contactless payments offer the same strong security as EMV cards but how do they stack up against the needs of consumers who are now dealing with the aftermath…

Toppan Printing develops aerial touch display parallel to LCD panel

October 12, 2020

Toppan Printing, a Tokyo-based provider of communication, security, packaging, décor materials and electronics, has responded to the increase in demand for…

COVID-19 survives 28 days on money, ATM screens, mobile phones, claims study

October 12, 2020

The novel coronavirus can survive for 28 days on banknotes, glass, grab handles, rails, mobile phone screens and plastic banknotes at room temperature or 2…

Philips Professional Display Solutions unveils fall products

October 12, 2020

Philips Professional Display Solutions, a digital display solutions provider, announced its fall 2020 product lines, according to a press release.