Revolutionizing Retail: How SandStar is Leading with Smarter Coolers and Smart Cooler Technology

SandStar is shifting the paradigm for retail by providing integrated AI solutions addressing the challenges businesses face in the selling of chilled products…

Plustek eScan scanner speeds auto dealership's digital transformation.

When Lynch started having issues with their existing scanning system, they turned to Plustek and learned about their eScan autonomous network scanning…

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Massis Kabob uses Plustek eScan SharePoint scanners to improve business process efficiency

Massis Kabob needed a method to send documents from their 6 locations to the main office more efficiently than fax, and more cost effectively than courier…

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Self-service reshaping retail in Australia

February 3, 2026

Self-service is a preferred checkout option for consumers in Australia but shoppers want improvement in the technology.

California city to regulate self-checkouts

February 3, 2026

City leaders in Costa Mesa, California., have approved a new ordinance regulating self-checkout lanes at grocery stores and drug stores, a move that will…

Sustainability a necessary consideration in kiosk design

by Richard Slawsky

Sustainability is becoming a core design consideration rather than a secondary feature.

North Dakota shutting down some DMV kiosks

February 2, 2026

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is shutting down several license renewal kiosks across the state, primarily in small towns, effective Jan. 24.

Gong cha deploys Super Wu beverage automation system, kiosks to streamline operations

February 1, 2026

Gong cha, the global bubble tea powerhouse with nearly 2,200 locations, announced the launch of its "Gong cha 2.0" initiative, a comprehensive brand overhaul…

English hospital rolling out check-in kiosks

January 30, 2026

The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust at the Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester, England, is introducing digital check-in kiosks across its outpatient…

AARP latest to urge controls on crypto kiosks

January 30, 2026

The AARP has released a statement in support of an effort in Washington State to tighten controls on cryptocurrency kiosks. Senate Bill 5280, under…

SandStar TASTE AI Vending Machine -GDM

SandStar’s Premium Taste Series AI Retail Kiosk (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms) is USA-engineered with precision, boasting…

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SandStar EZEgo AI Vending Machine

SandStar’s EZego AI Vending — with 30,000+ units deployed across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 companies — exemplifies “Real AI. Real Easy.” Its…

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SandStar TASTE AI Vending - CVM

SandStar’s TASTE AI Vending: A smart, elegant AI-powered retail terminal (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms). It offers 3 size…

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KeyMe Key Duplication Kiosks wraps up 2025 with significant growth

January 29, 2026

KeyMe Locksmiths significantly expanded nationwide access to its self-service key duplication kiosks in 2025 through a series of new and expanded partnerships…

Alabama seeks to curb crypto ATM fraud

January 28, 2026

Alabama State Representative Russell Bedsole introduced a bill in the state legislature aimed at curbing widespread fraud tied to crypto ATMs across the state…

Coral Springs to introduce vehicle registration kiosks

January 27, 2026

Coral Springs, Florida, will introduce vehicle registration kiosks at spots around the community. With these kiosks, residents can skip the line at government…

9 self-service tech trends to watch

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

The recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show kicked off with a keynote on nine self-service trends to keep an eye on in the coming years: including…

New Jersey town expands 24/7 kiosk availability for property tax payments

January 27, 2026

With the Feb. 1 deadline for first-quarter 2026 property tax payments looming, officials in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, officials have placed a set of EUNA…

Broward County, Florida rolls out vehicle registration kiosks

January 26, 2026

Broward County, Florida, is unveiling a vehicle registration kiosk at Sedano's Supermarket. With this kiosk, residents can pay for and print out vehicle…

Vermont eyes cryptocurrency kiosk restrictions

January 23, 2026

As Vermont lawmakers prepare for their next legislative session, advocacy group AARP Vermont is pushing for restrictions and tighter oversight on…