Osprey Charging expands in Wales with largest EV hub

January 2, 2025

Osprey Charging, a UK electric vehicle charging network operator, has opened its largest Welsh hub at Glamorgan Vale Retail Park, according to a report by The…

Wisconsin imposes tax on electric vehicle charging stations

January 2, 2025

Starting this year, Wisconsin has implemented an excise tax on electricity used to charge electric vehicles at public charging stations, according to a…

EV charging network grows, reliability improves in 2024

December 31, 2024

The U.S. electric vehicle charging network experienced substantial growth and improved reliability in 2024, according to a study by Paren, referenced by Green…

Indian temple accepts donations through kiosk machines

December 30, 2024

A temple trust in Tirumala, India, has begun accepting donations through kiosk machines, according to a Hans India report.

Steven King's SSIS 2024 keynote demonstrates how automation, AI, robotics are transforming industry

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Addressing a crowd of business leaders and industry operators, King shared his insights into the evolving landscape of automation, robotics, and artificial…

Kroger manager accused of stealing $44K in cash from self-checkout registers

December 27, 2024

A front-end manager at a Kroger Marketplace in Grovetown, Georgia, has been arrested for allegedly stealing $44,000 in cash from self-checkout registers…

Boston expands access to overdose reversal with vending machines, kiosks

December 26, 2024

To combat the opioid crisis, the city of Boston is installing four public health vending machines and eight indoor kiosks distributing life-saving Narcan and…

Illinois DMV features drive-thru kiosk, improved services

December 23, 2024

The Illinois Secretary of State's office has unveiled a renovated DMV facility in Lombard, featuring a 24/7 drive-thru kiosk and improved customer service…

Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At this year’s Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader…

Telehealth kiosks bridge the gap for underserved Illinois communities

December 20, 2024

A telehealth initiative in Illinois is aiming to connect vulnerable populations with vital health resources and community services.

GM, ChargePoint partner in 500 ultra-fast EV chargers

December 19, 2024

GM has partnered with EV charging firm ChargePoint to roll out 500 ultra-fast EV chargers across the United States.

GRUBBRR: Automating the future of restaurants

Join Sandra Carpenter, editor of Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, as she interviews Parrish Chapman, chief revenue officer of GRUBBRR.

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Franklin Instore debuting Elo-powered digital merchandising platform

December 18, 2024

Franklin Instore is debuting its Elo-powered Instore Digital + Merchandising Ecosystem at the upcoming National Retail Federation event in Jan. 2025.

Opswat boosts kiosk security with Fend acquisition

December 18, 2024

Opswat, which provides critical infrastructure protection, has acquired Fend Inc. to bolster its data diode and unidirectional gateway offerings, according to…

Diebold Nixdorf powers self-service kiosks at Italian smashburger chain Smashie

December 18, 2024

Italian smashburger chain Smashie has partnered with Diebold Nixdorf to implement self-service kiosks at its restaurant in Udine, Italy, according to a press…

Introducing a new solution to simplify integration of ID scanners and readers

Plustek IDXpress is the ideal choice for software vendors looking for a fast, reliable, and user-friendly way to capture and parse driver’s license data.

IDEMIA expands kiosk network for smoother border control in Australia

December 17, 2024

IDEMIA Public Security, which offers biometric solutions, has signed a 10-year extension of its agreement with the Australian Department of Home Affairs…

Aldi Australia expands self-checkout options

December 16, 2024

Aldi Australia is rolling out self-checkout options in more stores across the country, as part of its commitment to providing a "Good Different" shopping…

Samsung, SoundHound AI among 2024 Automation and Self Service award winners

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative…

Tencent Cloud partners with BeLive Technology to enhance livestreaming with digital humans, self-service technology

December 13, 2024

Tencent Cloud and streaming media service provider BeLive Technology have expanded their partnership to integrate digital human solutions, leveraging the power…