Medavail Holdings names 2 executives

February 22, 2022

MedAvail Holdings Inc., a pharmacy kiosk provider, has named Steven Hess to executive vice president and general manager of SpotRx and Bob McClune to senior…

New Mexico wildlife visitor center features enhanced accessibility

February 22, 2022

The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge's new visitor center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, features numerous accessibility features provided by Ideum, an…

Qatar’s Award-Winning Airport goes Touchless to Safeguard Passengers

How a world-class airport remotely transformed their infrastructure to create a safer, more hygienic traveler experience amidst the pandemic.

Pandemic drives self-check-in at hotels worldwide

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Contactless technology has played a big role in helping hotels streamline their operations and deliver a more personalized guest experience.

Reflect Systems, Creative Realities finalize merger

February 21, 2022

Creative Realities and Reflect Systems have officially finalized their merger, which was disclosed in November 2021. The combined company now operates under…

Non-fungible token vending machine debuts in NYC

February 21, 2022

New Yorkers interested in buying non-fungible tokens can now do so 24/7 at a vending machine in the financial district, according to an nftevening.com report.

Nebraska considers lottery vending machines

February 21, 2022

Nebraska will no longer be one of three states in the U.S. that doesn't allow lottery vending machines under a proposed law, according to a klkntv.com report.

Dubai digital tech firm introduces card-issuing kiosk

February 18, 2022

Sedco, a Dubai-based provider of digital branch transformation solutions, has introduced Consulta 130, a self-service card issuing kiosk for banks and other…

Singapore features 15-floor car vending machine, promotes PlayStation game

February 18, 2022

A 15-floor car vending machine in Singapore allows users to make a purchase, then delivers it by means of a complex lift system, according to a gtplanet.net…

Aldi tests plastic recycling reverse vending machine

February 18, 2022

Aldi installed its first reverse vending machine for plastic bottle recycling on a trial basis in Ireland, according to an msn.com report.

Apex Order Pickup Solutions teams with Kitchen United on grab-and-go solution

February 18, 2022

Apex Order Pickup Solutions, a provider of contactless pickup solutions for use in foodservice, retail and b2b ecommerce, has teamed with ghost kitchen pioneer…

Diebold Nixdorf to manage EV charging stations in Europe

February 17, 2022

Diebold Nixdorf will manage EV charging stations for alpitronic, a European manufacturer, under a new partnership, according to a press release.

Grubbrr names Patrick Laney chief operations officer

February 17, 2022

Grubbrr, a provider of self-ordering technologies, has named Patrick Laney as chief operations officer. He previously co-founded Performance Drone Works after…

Star Micronics introduces POS printing solution

February 17, 2022

Star Micronics recently introduced its TSP143IVUE, a POS printing solution offering a USB-C connector for communication and an additional USB-A connector for…

Walgreens teams with Volta on EV charging kiosks with OOH advertising

February 17, 2022

Walgreens has partnered with Volta Inc., a provider of electric vehicle charging stations, to install 1,000 direct current fast charging kiosks at over 50…

Raydiant secures $30M in funding

February 16, 2022

Raydiant, an in-location experience management platform for brick-and-mortar enterprises, has raised a $30 million Series B funding round led by 8VC and Atomic…

Automotive dealerships gravitate to self-check-in kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-check-in kiosks allow automotive customers to check in in under two minutes, drop off their keys and be on their way.

Hooters faces backlash for hosiery vending machine

February 16, 2022

Vending got some unusual attention recently when a Hooters employee revealed on Tik Tok that waitresses have to buy their tights for $5 in a bathroom hosiery…

San Jose State introduces cashierless checkout market

February 15, 2022

The SJSU Ginger Market at San Jose State University has been transformed into an autonomous retail experience, enabling students, faculty and staff to grab the…

Jamba Blendid kiosks land at Georgia colleges

February 15, 2022

Patrons at two Georgia college campuses can now serve themselves Jamba smoothies thanks to Jamba Blendid self-serve kiosks, according to a press release.