Nigerian tech company redefines QSR in Africa with solar-powered kiosks

January 8, 2025

iCart Africa, a subsidiary of the Dalsman Group, is stramlining the quick-service restaurant industry in Africa with its solar-powered mobile kiosks, according…

Why voice interaction is the future of self-service

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Voice technology and its transformative potential took center stage at the Self-Service Innovation Summit 2024, hosted by Networld Media Group in Miami…

Blood pressure kiosk unveiled in Auburn Gresham in Chicago

January 7, 2025

The American Heart Association has installed a blood pressure kiosk at the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub in Chicago, according to an AHA news report.

XPeng teams up with Volkswagen for faster EV charging in China

January 6, 2025

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng and Volkswagen have expanded their partnership to improve EV charging infrastructure in China, according to a report by…

Bojangles, Grubbrr execs talk kiosk partnership

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks with Richard Del Valle, chief of…

Osprey Charging expands in Wales with largest EV hub

January 2, 2025

Osprey Charging, a UK electric vehicle charging network operator, has opened its largest Welsh hub at Glamorgan Vale Retail Park, according to a report by The…

Wisconsin imposes tax on electric vehicle charging stations

January 2, 2025

Starting this year, Wisconsin has implemented an excise tax on electricity used to charge electric vehicles at public charging stations, according to a…

EV charging network grows, reliability improves in 2024

December 31, 2024

The U.S. electric vehicle charging network experienced substantial growth and improved reliability in 2024, according to a study by Paren, referenced by Green…

Indian temple accepts donations through kiosk machines

December 30, 2024

A temple trust in Tirumala, India, has begun accepting donations through kiosk machines, according to a Hans India report.

Steven King's SSIS 2024 keynote demonstrates how automation, AI, robotics are transforming industry

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Addressing a crowd of business leaders and industry operators, King shared his insights into the evolving landscape of automation, robotics, and artificial…

Kroger manager accused of stealing $44K in cash from self-checkout registers

December 27, 2024

A front-end manager at a Kroger Marketplace in Grovetown, Georgia, has been arrested for allegedly stealing $44,000 in cash from self-checkout registers…

Boston expands access to overdose reversal with vending machines, kiosks

December 26, 2024

To combat the opioid crisis, the city of Boston is installing four public health vending machines and eight indoor kiosks distributing life-saving Narcan and…

Illinois DMV features drive-thru kiosk, improved services

December 23, 2024

The Illinois Secretary of State's office has unveiled a renovated DMV facility in Lombard, featuring a 24/7 drive-thru kiosk and improved customer service…

Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At this year’s Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader…

Telehealth kiosks bridge the gap for underserved Illinois communities

December 20, 2024

A telehealth initiative in Illinois is aiming to connect vulnerable populations with vital health resources and community services.

GM, ChargePoint partner in 500 ultra-fast EV chargers

December 19, 2024

GM has partnered with EV charging firm ChargePoint to roll out 500 ultra-fast EV chargers across the United States.

GRUBBRR: Automating the future of restaurants

Join Sandra Carpenter, editor of Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, as she interviews Parrish Chapman, chief revenue officer of GRUBBRR.

Franklin Instore debuting Elo-powered digital merchandising platform

December 18, 2024

Franklin Instore is debuting its Elo-powered Instore Digital + Merchandising Ecosystem at the upcoming National Retail Federation event in Jan. 2025.

Opswat boosts kiosk security with Fend acquisition

December 18, 2024

Opswat, which provides critical infrastructure protection, has acquired Fend Inc. to bolster its data diode and unidirectional gateway offerings, according to…

Diebold Nixdorf powers self-service kiosks at Italian smashburger chain Smashie

December 18, 2024

Italian smashburger chain Smashie has partnered with Diebold Nixdorf to implement self-service kiosks at its restaurant in Udine, Italy, according to a press…