Pakistan launches self-service kiosks for overseas identity cards

July 24, 2026

Pakistan's National Database and Registration Authority has introduced self-service kiosks at selected registration centers to make identity services more…

Oklahoma naloxone kiosks face uncertain future

July 24, 2026

Oklahoma organizations that inherited naloxone vending machines from a discontinued state program are trying to preserve access to overdose-prevention supplies…

Sirius Flex brings vending, amenities to EV charging sites

July 24, 2026

Sirius Buildings has introduced Sirius Flex, a prefabricated amenity structure designed for electric vehicle charging sites, according to a press release.

Morrison Healthcare, Blendid bring robotic smoothie kiosk to patient nutrition

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Morrison Healthcare and food robotics company Blendid have deployed a robotic smoothie kiosk at Mayo Clinic's Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota…

Studies examine how self-service technology can expand health care access

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

This edition of our academic research roundup looks at two studies exploring how kiosks and vending machines could remove barriers to care in very different…

IBASE Collaborates with AMD to Advance Physical AI Innovation

The Relationship Strengthens IBASE's Ability to Deliver Intelligent Robotics Solutions with Greater Flexibility, Scalability, and Long-term Platform Support

Ford reviews self-checkout kiosks after more workers fired over alleged snack thefts

July 23, 2026

At least four additional Ford employees have been fired recently over accusations that they took snacks without paying at self-checkout kiosks inside company…

Blood pressure kiosks bring free heart screenings to Charlotte YMCAs

July 23, 2026

The American Heart Association - Greater Charlotte and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte have installed self-service blood pressure kiosks at four YMCA locations…

Juneau health vending machine blends lifesaving, cultural care

July 23, 2026

The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has opened a vending machine offering free health and healing supplies in downtown Juneau…

Border control kiosks at Iceland airport remain offline

July 23, 2026

Self-service passport-control kiosks installed at Iceland's Keflavik International Airport in October remain out of service after failing operational tests…

Former Ford worker in kiosk fiasco considers legal action

July 22, 2026

A former Ford worker has retained an attorney after being fired for allegedly failing to pay for a $1.95 cookie at the Kentucky Truck Plant, according to a…

Defibrillator kiosk installation draws criticism in English town

July 22, 2026

A communications kiosk equipped with an automated external defibrillator has drawn criticism after being installed on King Street in Stanford-le-Hope, England…

Trial date set in $200M water vending scam

July 22, 2026

A New York federal judge has scheduled an October 2027 trial for Ryan Wear, the former owner of Water Station Management LLC, according to a Law360 report.

Devin Janifer – A 15-Month Vending Entrepreneur’s Fresh Food Differentiation Journey

Devin Janifer is a vending operator based in Maryland with only 15 months of industry experience. He runs 3 active locations, including 4 AI smart coolers…

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Mount Grace Hospitals launches patient service kiosk, digital portal

July 21, 2026

Mount Grace Hospitals Inc. in the Philippines has introduced two connected digital services intended to simplify patients' interactions with its hospitals…

Uber launches app-free ride kiosks at Warsaw airport

July 21, 2026

Uber has introduced Tap to Ride terminals at Warsaw Chopin Airport, allowing travelers to request and pay for rides without the company's mobile app, according…

Hanoi airport launches biometric check-in kiosks for domestic travelers

July 21, 2026

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, has introduced biometric self-service kiosks and automated gates for passengers on select domestic flights…

Race fans return nearly 6K containers through EcoVend machines

July 21, 2026

EcoVend by Reconomy collected nearly 6,000 single-use cans and bottles through reverse vending machines at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone…

AI age verification opens self-service opportunities

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers, regulators and technology providers are deploying systems that can estimate a customer's age in seconds, determine whether additional identification…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Employees Roll Up Their Sleeves for Company Blood Drive at Newark Headquarters

National Retail Solutions (NRS), a leading provider of point-of-sale (POS) solutions for independent retailers, hosted an employee blood drive at its Newark…