Indian government deploys biometric vending machine for grain dispensing

June 21, 2022

The government of India, in partnership with a business accelerator, has developed and deployed a vending machine that requires biometric identification to…

Industrial supply vending: Why the surge shows no signs of letting up

by Mark Hill — Founder, 1sourcevend

The pandemic and supply chain disruptions have accelerated the need for effective inventory visibility for industrial supply distributors. Vending and…

Dry cleaners adopting self-service technology

June 20, 2022

Dry cleaners are adopting automated pick up and drop off options that typically include self-serve kiosks.

Antigua supermarket offers blood pressure kiosk

June 17, 2022

Antigua residents can check their blood pressure at a blood pressure kiosk at the Perry Bay Supermarket, according to an Observer report.

How can companies remove friction in customer experience?

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

For consumer-driven businesses, the pressure to make purchasing easy and quick has perhaps never been more intense. So, how do businesses cut out the friction?

Princeton University installs wayfinding kiosks

June 16, 2022

Princeton University has installed wayfinding kiosks on its campus that provide maps with identifiable landmarks, according to a report on the university's…

Sports betting: A $150B opportunity?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While casinos have taken the lead introducing sports betting kiosks, major league sports facilities, retailers and third party gaming machine operators are…

AI firm teams with Nigerian telehealth provider

June 15, 2022

NuraLogix, a health technology company, has teamed with LaFiya TeleHealth, a Nigerian-based telehealth platform which provides 24/7 virtual healthcare services…

San Diego high school adds women’s health vending machine

June 15, 2022

Dotstash, a San Diego based firm, introduced its first free product menstruation hygiene vending machine at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego this past…

5 Things Your Kiosk Should Do

If you’re reading this, you’re likely either planning a self-service program or about to start. As you prepare, make sure your kiosks check all the boxes for…

Volta teams with Catalina on OOH campaign for EV charging stations

June 14, 2022

Volta Inc., a provider of electric vehicle charging stations with digital display screens, has teamed with Catalina, which offers shopping behavior insights on…

Zurich airport installs kiosks for automated baggage handling

June 14, 2022

Zurich Airport has integrated an automated baggage handling system to streamline the baggage drop process using 20 self-service kiosks, according to a press…

Industry coalition urges Congress to pass Payment Choice Act

June 14, 2022

The Consumer Choice Payment Coalition has urged members of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Payment Choice Act, HR 2534, also known as the Federal…

Utah c-store chain installs self-checkout kiosks

June 14, 2022

Holiday Oil Co., a convenience store retailer with 67 locations in Utah, has selected Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Passport Express Lane self-checkout system to ease…

TouchNetix introduces force-sensing chip for touchscreens

June 14, 2022

TouchNetix, a manufacturer of system and component technology for touchscreens, has released a force-sensing chip — the AX54A-Force, the latest addition to the…

Clover Sport teams with Fiserv on fan experiences at stadiums

June 14, 2022

Fiserv Inc., a provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, has teamed with Clover Sport, which integrates point-of-sale hardware with…

Fastenal sales jump in May

June 14, 2022

Fastenal Co., a provider in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies and industrial vending services, reported a strong sales month…

Self service stays top of mind for HR managers in face of 'The Great Resignation'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As HR has taken on more importance, self-serve technology allows HR managers to focus on other tasks rather than assisting employees with routine tasks.

Digital signage innovation beats the Vegas heat

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Las Vegas Convention Center buzzed with innovation activity last week at a level not seen since 2018 as the North and West Halls filled with digital…

Researchers explore benefits of harm reduction vending machines

June 13, 2022

New research from Australia indicates harm reduction vending machines can engage people with medication and refer them to hetatitis C testing or treatment…