Crane Co lifts Q3 2023 sales, earnings

October 24, 2023

Crane Co., a manufacturer of engineered industrial products, reported improved sales and earnings for Q3 2023, according to an earnings report. The company…

Texas city taps CityBase for utility bill payment technology

October 24, 2023

Residents of Brownsville, Texas, will be able to make utility bill payments from online devices under a partnership with CityBase, a provider of government and…

Hong Kong universities deploy vending machines offering reusable food containers

October 24, 2023

Hong Kong universities are offering students free, reusable food containers in order to reduce plastic waste. The containers are available in vending machines…

Puerto Rico McDonald’s install Blink EV charging stations

October 24, 2023

Blink Charging Co., a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has installed level 2 Blink IQ20…

Ulta Beauty taps SOS for in-store product sampling, digital advertising

October 24, 2023

Ulta Beauty, a nationwide retailer of beauty products, has tapped SOS, a provider of interactive vending machines delivering personal care products and digital…

The future of automation and self service

The rise of linked technologies, from 5G and upcoming 6G networks to AI and the Internet of Things, is rapidly transforming the linked destinies of automation…

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Sports betting payment provider taps NCR Atleos for cardless cash withdrawal

October 24, 2023

PayNearMe, a payments company for the sports betting market, integrated NCR Atleos Corp.'s API solution to withdraw cash at ATMs without a card. Customers…

Kratom machine draws concern in Thailand

October 24, 2023

An outdoor vending machine offering kratom tea, which has psychoactive properties, has raised health concerns in Thailand, according to a Strait Times report.

Telehealth kiosks to reach $40B by 2032

October 24, 2023

The global telehealth kiosk market is expected to grow at a combined annual growth rate of 12.79% through 2032 to a total $40 billion, according to a Future…

Michigan grants $1.2M for EV charging stations

October 24, 2023

Michigan has allocated $1.2 million for matching grants for EV charging infrastructure along Lake Michigan, according to a press release from the Michigan…

Bitcoin ATMs take a 17% hit

October 23, 2023

The number of bitcoin ATMs in circulation has fallen by 7,000 since the end of 2022 to 32,500, a 17% drop, according to a report by Coindesk.

Purdue University Northwest installs automatic gate kiosk at Gabis Arboretum

October 23, 2023

Purdue University Northwest has installed an automatic gate kiosk at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana, that will become active on Monday, Dec. 4…

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…