Swyft introduces contactless shopping technology

March 9, 2021

Swyft Inc., a provider of automated retail technology, has introduced patented contactless shopping technology that allows consumers to instantly get the…

Toshiba introduces direct thermal transfer printers

March 9, 2021

Toshiba America Business Solutions has introduced its BV400D series of direct thermal transfer printers for tackling healthcare and retail labeling…

Amazon opens cashierless London supermarket

March 9, 2021

Amazon has gone across the Pond and launched a cashierless supermarket in London, its first outside fo the U.S.

Connectivity considerations for digital kiosks at retail

by Brian Kirkendall

While COVID-19 has focused retailers' attention on digital signage and kiosks, the technology operates within a rigorous regulatory framework, and operators…

Restaurant industry praises Senate approval of $1.9T stimulus bill

March 8, 2021

The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill the U.S. Senate passed on Saturday marks the largest antipoverty initiative in a generation, according to a report in The New…

New York salon owner launches hair products vending machine

March 8, 2021

Shaeisha Rountree, a hair salon owner in Troy, New York, has launched a vending machine to sell her wares at Colonie Center, a shopping mall in Roessleville…

Foxconn plans for robotic coffee maker, LCD production fall through

March 8, 2021

Foxconn Technology Group, a high tech company, will not be making the Briggo robotic coffee vending machines in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, as announced in…

Cox Communications teams with Las Vegas on curbside management kiosks

March 8, 2021

Cox Communications has teamed with the city of Las Vegas to test curbside parking management kiosks that utilize video analytics and smart parking technology…

Podcast explores: Kiosks and the self-service consumer journey

Retailers from a variety of industries are looking harder nowadays at self-service as COVID-19 has heightened demand for ways to improve customer safety. Carl…

Zytronic introduces transparent power delivery capability

March 5, 2021

Zytronic PLC has introduced a method of delivering power through glass invisibly, according to a press release. Called ElectroglaZ, this patent-pending…

6 US utilities create EV charging network

March 5, 2021

Six U.S. utilities have announced a plan to ensure that electric vehicle drivers have access to a network of charging stations connecting major highway systems…

Increase telecommunications operators' growth and efficiency with self-service bill payment kiosks

Telecommunications are part of an incredibly dynamic industry. With more and more people around the world being connected, there is a growing need to provide…

Walmart Canada to introduce outdoor pickup kiosks for online orders

March 4, 2021

Walmart Canada plans to introduce automated kiosks for picking up online grocery orders, according to the company's website.

Sato launches smart connectivity ID solution for healthcare

March 4, 2021

Sato, a provider auto-ID and labeling solutions, has launched the CT4-LX-HC compact desktop printer to address healthcare identification needs throughout the…

Senior housing facilities increase tech budgets to address pandemic

March 4, 2021

In a recent survey of senior housing professionals, sponsored by Senior Housing News and Philips, 80% of respondents indicated their facilities have increased…

Coin Cloud deploys 1,500th kiosk

March 4, 2021

Coin Cloud, a provider of digital currency machines, has installed its 1,500th kiosk, according to a press release. Coin Cloud two-way DCMs empower users to…

Tech partners create virtual telehealth solutions with voice commands

March 4, 2021

Let's Talk Interactive Inc., a providerof customizable telehealth solutions, and Voice Products Inc., a voice, transcription and speech solution provider…

Public Transportation: Digital Signage on Board!

Digital signage has been playing a key role in all industries, improving user experience, communication and management activities. So, it is important to talk…

Self-service plays key role in Ike’s Love & Sandwiches continuous growth

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks are delivering higher sales, improved accuracy and greater efficiency for Ike's Love & Sandwich. The brand expects to hit its goal of 10…

TES America relaunches MicroTouch brand

March 3, 2021

TES America LLC, has finalized the acquisition of certain assets from 3M Touch Systems, a subsidiary of 3M Co., including the MicroTouch brand of touch…