BP stores to offer checkout-free technology

December 9, 2021

Shoppers will scan their app at a device on their way out. BP PLC, the U.K. based global fuel station convenience store operator, will deploy…

New Mexico town introduces bill payment kiosk

December 9, 2021

Residents of Alamogordo, New Mexico, will be able to pay water bills at a self-serve kiosk in City Hall as of next Wednesday, according to a krqe.com report.

Ohio county to offer check-in kiosks for jurors

December 9, 2021

Jurors for the Summit County, Ohio common pleas court will be able to check themselves in for duty at four check-in kiosks, according to an Akron Beacon…

CyberLink teams with bitkey on AI powered office access platform

December 9, 2021

CyberLink Corp. has deployed its FaceMe facial recognition solution into a "workhub" office platform in partnership with bitkey, a smart lock provider, which…

Don’t miss the panel: How to navigate pricing and supply chain issues in today’s self-service landscape

December 8, 2021

While COVID unleashed a new wave of interest in self-service technology, many companies deployed additional customer touchpoints, a movement that continues…

San Diego library opens 5th kiosk in Encinitas

December 8, 2021

The San Diego County Library in Encinitas has introduced a self-serve kiosk offering hundreds of the latest books, DVDs and audiobooks available 24/7 outside…

Self-order kiosks put Delaware eatery on the fast track

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurateur Eddie Segovia attributes his sales doubling year-over-year almost exclusively to Snackpass self-order kiosks.

Acrelec acquires OrderMatic

December 7, 2021

Acrelec, a manufacturer of customer experience software and hardware solutions, has acquired Oklahoma City-based OrderMatic technology for an undisclosed sum…

Peerless-AV introduces outdoor bright display for hot temperatures

December 7, 2021

Peerless-AV, a designer and manufacturer of audio and video solutions and accessories, has introduced its 55-inch Xtrem High Bright Outdoor Display for…

Nanoshield technology destroys virus, bacteria on high-touch surfaces

December 7, 2021

Nanoshield has introduced a clear plastic film that can be used on a variety of surfaces, such as digital screens, mobile phones and other frequently touched…

Indiana to install first Narcan vending machine in county jail

December 7, 2021

Indiana will install its first Narcan vending machine in the lobby of the St. Joseph County Jail to reduce opioid overdose deaths, according to a South Bend…

Crystal Display Systems teams with China based touchscreen manufacturer

December 6, 2021

Crystal Display Systems Ltd., based in Rochester, U.K., has signed a distribution agreement with China based General Touch, the touchscreen monitor, curved…

Talking With Andrew Savala: Kiosk or mobile app, which is right for you?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Andrew Savala, chief operating officer at Bixly Inc., tackles the question: How to decide between investing in mobile order and pay versus kiosks.

North Carolina entrepreneur launches pet supply vending business

December 6, 2021

Betty Crump, an alumnus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina, has launched a pet supply vending machine business, Betty's Unique…

Japan pork farm installs meat vending machine

December 6, 2021

Are Japanese hog farmers taking a cue from U.K. dairy farms?

Electrify America installs battery energy storage systems in EV charging stations

December 6, 2021

Electrify America, the nation's largest open DC charging network for electric vehicles, has installed onsite, behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems…

French luxury brand showcases hand bag in vending machine

December 3, 2021

Jacquemus, a French luxury brand, has introduced pink vending machines to showcase its new "Le Bambino Long" bag. The machines allow customers to buy the bag…

Georgia Air Force base introduces prescription refill kiosk

December 3, 2021

Robins Air Force Base in Georgia has become the most recent Air Force base to introduce a ScriptCenter prescription refill kiosk, according to a press release.

How AI, self-service applications are changing customer behavior

A trio of retail technology experts — Nathan Vank at IronYun, Michael Johnson at Advantech and Sarah Yang at Advantech — shared their insights on how retailers…

Redbox deploys digital video signage to promote studio releases

December 3, 2021

Redbox has deployed digital video signage on the top of over 2,000 kiosks across the U.S., with nearly 4,000 expected total installations, according to a press…