Macy’s hit with consumer privacy suit over facial recognition

August 10, 2020

An Illinois woman has sued Macy's, claiming in a class action that the corporation's use of facial recognition software violates the state privacy law…

US Mint urges consumers to use exact change to relieve coin shortage

August 7, 2020

The United States Mint is issuing a public service announcement asking citizens to use exact change to relieve the nation's coin shortage.

Automated drink dispenser maker Botrista raises $4M+

August 7, 2020

Botrista Technology, a startup based in Silicon Valley that provides an automated cloud-connected drink dispenser called DrinkBot, raised $4 million in seed…

Coca-Cola introduces smartphone ordering from Freestyle beverage machines

August 7, 2020

Coca-Cola Freestyle is rolling out its latest technology innovation: contactless self-serve pouring from a smartphone in response to the coronavirus pandemic…

Lenovo teams with Instorescreen on touchscreens with anti-microbial coating

August 7, 2020

Instorescreen, a provider of LED screens, has partnered with Lenovo, a technology hardware provider, to introduce touchscreens that feature an antimicrobial…

Glass-Media introduces digital activation as a service

August 7, 2020

Glass-Media is debuting a digital activation as a service offering, empowering brick-and-mortar retailers to respond to the challenges of COVID-19 with…

Creative Realities names distributors for thermal mirror temperature solution

August 7, 2020

Creative Realities Inc., a provider of digital marketing solutions, announced three distributors will offer the company's SaaS platform to help corporate and…

Touchscreen Kiosks in a Health-Aware World

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our attitudes about touchscreens, but that doesn’t mean they’re going away.

How to Choose the Best POS Terminal for Your Small Business

Clientron PT2610 and PST660 are simple to use, handle transactions smoothly, and keep customers’ information secure.

OnQ introduces anti-microbial retail display solutions

August 6, 2020

OnQ, a manufacturer of custom retail displays, has introduced antimicrobial retail display solutions, according to a press release.

TouchBistro acquires loyalty and marketing solutions provider TableUp

August 6, 2020

TouchBistro, a foodservice point-of-sale solutions provider, has acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the…

KIC names Antony Harris to head European operations

August 6, 2020

Antony Harris KIC, a provider of technology cleaning solutions, has appointed Antony Harris as head of European operations, according to a press…

Robotic bartenders help Iceland fast casual prosper in face of pandemic

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Ice & Fries, a Viking-themed fast casual concept in Iceland, relies on drink-making robots, a bionic dog and 3D technology to provide an epic self-service…

Safetrust to provide touchless authentication for Elatec readers

August 5, 2020

Safetrust Inc., a provider of virtual credential solutions, has teamed with Elatec USA Inc., a provider radio frequency identification readers that enable user…

Voting machine software maker to allow hackers to find vulnerabilities

August 5, 2020

Election Systems & Software LLC, a provider of voting-machine technology, will give hackers a chance to probe system vulnerabilities, marking a change in…

Grubbrr teams with BlueStar to meet commerce automation demand post COVID-19

August 5, 2020

Grubbrr, a commerce automation company, has teamed with with BlueStar, a global distributor of solution-based technologies, to help meet the demand for…

Vengo teams with National Entertainment Network, launches digital media platform for in-store advertising

August 5, 2020

Vengo, a provider of digital kiosk technology, has launched its digital-out-of-home media platform for retail marketers and advertisers, partnering with…

Transaction Network Services promotes John Tait to global fintech role

August 4, 2020

John Tait Transaction Network Services Inc. has appointed payments industry veteran John Tait to the newly created position of global managing…

Demand for Self-Service Kiosks Is Surging

The global interactive kiosk market is estimated to grow to $30.53 billion by 2023.

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Freetouch launches smartphone based contactless solution for touchscreens

August 4, 2020

Freetouch has introduced a patent pending contactless solution that enables anyone with a smartphone to remotely interact with shared touchscreens. The…