Charleston taps Flowbird for solar-powered, touchscreen parking kiosks

February 23, 2024

The city of Charleston, South Carolina has partnered with Flowbird to introduce solar powered parking kiosks with a 10-inch touchscreen where they will enter…

Miami soccer stadium intros Zippin outdoor checkout-free solution

February 22, 2024

Chase Stadium, the home of the Miami CF soccer team, has introduced an outdoor, checkout-free store provided by Zippin, according to the Zippin website.

Industry loses sports betting kiosk inventor John English

February 22, 2024

John English (Image: LinkedIn) John English, an inventor of sports betting kiosks, passed away on Saturday in Las Vegas, his home town…

Coffee machine camera irks Amazon warehouse employees

February 22, 2024

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Maple Grove, Minnesota, have complained about a camera in a coffee machine operated by Canteen. The employees felt the camera…

Code Factory teams with Creoir on Voice Topping solution for self service

February 21, 2024

Code Factory, a provider of speech software and assistive technology, has teamed with Creoir, a provider of voice enabled and IoT products, to introduce…

Baby supply vending venture debuts in Massachusetts

February 21, 2024

Shoppers at Dartmouth Mall in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, who find themselves in need of baby supplies will be able to purchase them from the Mama-mergency…

Oak View Group acquires Invited’s stadium club division

February 21, 2024

Oak View Group, a provider of live experience venue development, venue management and hospitality at 360 venues, has acquired the stadium club division from…

Citgo teams with Folk Oil on EV charging kiosks in Michigan

February 21, 2024

Citgo Petroleum Corp., along with marketer Folk Oil Co., recently launched an electric vehicle charging pilot program designed to meet the needs of EV drivers…

A Guide to Kiosk Testing and Certifications

Although modern-day kiosk solutions have been developed and manufactured for more than 30 years, when compared to other commercial applications in the market…

Longtime Kiosk Marketplace, Vending Times editor to retire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Elliot Maras, the editor of Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, will retire Feb. 26. He plans to work on creative writing and travel in his retirement.

What's the future hold for IADs?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Independent ATM operators have taken hits on multiple fronts the past years. With falling cash withdrawals, customer resistance to fees and acquisitions, there…

Wi-Spot 3.0 launches, targets point of sale DOOH with wireless power

February 20, 2024

Wi-Charge, a wireless power delivery solutions firm, has announced the launch of Wi-Spot 3.0, a wirelessly powered screen designed to provide DOOH advertising…

Kentucky holds EV charging station groundbreaking

February 20, 2024

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt and state and local officials at a Circle K in Richmond Monday to…

Guam considers banning tobacco, vape machines

February 20, 2024

Lawmakers in Guam are looking to ban tobacco and vape products from vending machines, according to a Pacific Daily News report.

Oregon secures $10M in EV charging station funds

February 20, 2024

Electric vehicle drivers throughout Oregon will have a more reliable public charging experience over the next few years thanks to $10 million in federal funds…

California police publicize skimming device on Walmart kiosk

February 19, 2024

Police recently posted a picture of a skimming device after a Walmart employee found the device on a self-checkout kiosk at the Linda, California store near…

2024: Regulatory dynamics and the rise of crypto ATMs

by Brandon Mintz

As the crypto ecosystem continues to evolve and develop, navigating those regulatory waters will be essential for all companies to thrive and contribute to the…

Ikea Amsterdam expands self checkout, adds in-store pick up

February 19, 2024

Ikea Amsterdam has introduced two vending machines to provide in-store pick-up with the ability to handle 480 orders daily, according to a press release.

Las Vegas hospital debuts bilingual book vending machine

February 19, 2024

Sunrise Children's Hospital in Las Vegas has introduced a book vending machine offering books in both English and Spanish, courtesy of the Las Vegas-Clark…

Buffalo Bisons’ Sahlen Field goes cashless for vending, concessions

February 19, 2024

Sahlen Field, home of the Buffalo Bisons, will no longer accept cash in 2024 for concessions, merchandise, vending and at the Consumer's Pub at the Park…