What do today's consumers really think about self checkout?

by Andrew Morrison — Technical Director, Zytronic

Self-checkout can add to a feeling of loneliness for some people, but it can also add a layer of fun interactivity to the customer experience.

Ohio to build first EV charging stations under federal plan

October 23, 2023

Ohio will become the first state to build EV charging stations under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, the state department of…

California city explores digital wayfinding kiosks

October 20, 2023

Culver City, California lawmakers are exploring the installation of digital wayfinding kiosks provided by IKE Smart City, according to a…

California town installs library vending machines

October 20, 2023

Library patrons in Altadena, California will be able to access materials at two recently installed book vending machines, according to a pasadenanow.com report.

RockItCoin acquires FirstCoin ATM, Phoenix Crypto

October 20, 2023

RockItCoin, a bitcoin ATM provider, has acquired FirstCoin ATM and Phoenix Crypto, adding 78 ATMs to its network of more than 2,000 locations in the U.S.…

Decoding Labels: The Importance Of Permanent Linerless Labeling In Modern Business

As more businesses adopt labeling technology, find out why linerless labels, especially permanent linerless labels, are becoming so popular.

ChargePoint intros NACS connector for charging kiosks

October 19, 2023

ChargePoint, a provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles, has introduced NACS connector support for its AC and DC charging solutions, with…

Canadian hospitals to offer emergency health supply kiosks

October 19, 2023

Patients and visitors will have 24/7 access to emergency health care supplies from kiosks at three Victoria, Canada hospitals, according to a Times Colonist…

CPR training kiosk arrives at Dayton arena

October 19, 2023

Anyone interested in learning hands-only CPR can be trained at a mobile CPR training kiosk installed at Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio, under a partnership of the…

Crystal Display Systems acquires Craft Data

October 19, 2023

Crystal Display Systems Ltd., a Rochester, New York-based designer, distributor, value-added reseller and developer of custom monitors and customization of…

What’s hot with self service innovation? Don’t miss December Summit

October 18, 2023

In the ever-changing world of self service, innovations such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and 5G telemetry are just some of the technologies…

Nayax: Hamas/Israel war not affecting operations

October 18, 2023

Nayax Ltd., an Israel-based commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business, has reported that an internal analysis…

UK hospital installs phone charger vending machine

October 18, 2023

Southampton General Hospital in the U.K. has installed a phone charger vending machine allowing patients, visitors and staff to keep their phones charged…

Akron college teams with Aramark on food delivery robots

October 18, 2023

Students at the University of Akron can now have food delivered to them by mobile robots under a partnership between the university, Aramark and Starship…

North Carolina farm installs bulk corn vending machine

October 18, 2023

A farmer in Creeksville, North Carolina, has installed a bulk corn dispensing vending machine in nearby Jackson that allows customers to buy up to 20 pounds of…

The Atlantic: Retail self-checkout has failed

October 18, 2023

Amanda Mull, a staff writer at The Atlantic, has authored a piece claiming that retail self checkout has largely been a failure. In an article titled…

Kodak Moments upgrades photo printing software

October 18, 2023

Kodak Moments has released a new version of its photo printing software, enabling retailers to offer consumers an expanded set of premium products and grow…

How tech pushes self service to pivot faster

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel of industry experts convened to discuss strategies for businesses during this year’s Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte, North…

Pro leagues mull sports betting opportunities, challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the sports betting market has unleashed an influx of technology and equipment, locations that host betting kiosks and sportsbooks assess the attendant…

The Life Expectancy of a Kiosk

The average lifespan of a kiosk in the field is typically between five and ten years. However, this is heavily influenced by several variables like frequency…