Streamline Vending Fleet Operations: IoT Remote Management Built for AI Vending Machines & Smart Coolers

Managing dispersed AI vending machines and smart coolers poses operational headaches. Regular on-site checks waste labor and travel, with no live visibility…

The touchscreen isn't going away. It's getting company

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

As AI, voice interfaces, biometrics, QR codes and mobile technologies reshape self-service, some have questioned whether the touchscreen is becoming obsolete.

Nayax adds AI tools to MoMa management app

July 7, 2026

Payments and loyalty platform provider Nayax has introduced an AI layer for MoMa, its mobile management app for unattended and self-service operators, to help…

Nebraska OKs lottery ticket vending machines

July 7, 2026

Beginning with Nebraska's new fiscal year, lottery tickets can now be sold through vending machines under a new state law approved during the most recent…

NY proposal would require self-checkout discounts

July 7, 2026

A New York state lawmaker has proposed requiring retailers and supermarkets to give customers a 10% discount when they use self-checkout kiosks, according to a…

Longtime Olea engineer retires

July 7, 2026

Steven Chan, an engineer with Olea Kiosks, is retiring from the company after a 21-year career.

FuelRod expands charging kiosk network in San Diego

July 6, 2026

FuelRod has expanded its self-service charging network to the USS Midway Museum and Balboa Park in San Diego, according to a Parade magazine report, giving…

Idaho town's parking program off to a rocky start

July 6, 2026

The city of Sandpoint, Idaho, launched its long-debated paid parking program July 1, according to a Sandpoint Reader report, introducing 43 cashless parking…

Corendon Airlines rolls out self-check-in kiosks

July 6, 2026

Turkish leisure airline Corendon Airlines has introduced self-service airport check-in kiosks as part of its digital transformation strategy, according to a…

NRS Petro Adds Bennett Dispenser Support to Its Turnkey POS for Independent Gas Stations

NRS Petro supports both new and existing Bennett dispensers, giving independent gas station operators all-in-one pump control and store management.

What Are the Criteria to Judge a High-Quality AI Vending Machine? Our Standard Lies in the Five A’s

To help operators pick dependable, profitable hardware, SandStar created the Five A Benchmark: Accuracy, Anti-theft, Affordability, Assurance and…

Alabama city welcomes 4 wayfinding kiosks

July 2, 2026

The city of Athens, Alabama, has installed four wayfinding kiosks at key entrances to its downtown historic district to help residents and visitors navigate…

LinkNYC network again aids city's heat emergency response

July 2, 2026

New York City is using its LinkNYC kiosk network as a key component of its response to a historic heat wave, according to a press release, activating more than…

Mount Fuji adds self-service kiosks for climber fees

July 2, 2026

The 2026 climbing season at Japan's Mt. Fuji Mount Fuji's opened June 30 with the launch of the popular Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi Prefecture and the Subashiri…

Research shows healthcare kiosks are growing smarter — and more human

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Four published academic studies suggest kiosk and vending technologies are becoming more intelligent, more accessible and more responsive to community needs.

CMI211-1005 Expandable Edge AI Computer with Up to 99 TOPS

Integrating CPU, GPU, and NPU computing engines, the system delivers up to 99 TOPS of AI performance to accelerate real-time inference, intelligent data…

Queue raises $12.6M to expand robotic pharmacy kiosks

July 1, 2026

Palo Alto-based startup Queue has raised $12.6 million in seed funding to accelerate deployment of its autonomous pharmacy kiosks, which are designed to…

Former Illinois jail official accused of diverting $200K in kiosk cash

July 1, 2026

A former administrator of the Knox County Jail in Illinois is accused of diverting more than $200,000 in cash deposited through inmate commissary kiosks over a…

Maryland county deploys 24/7 naloxone vending machines

July 1, 2026

The Howard County Health Department in Maryland has installed two outdoor vending machines that provide free, 24/7 access to naloxone and other…

New York parks debut Revolutionary War history kiosks

June 30, 2026

New York State Parks has installed interactive touchscreen kiosks at more than 20 parks and historic sites to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary by…