The Self-Service Revolution: Why Facial Recognition Is Expanding Across Retail

Discover how facial recognition technology is transforming self-service in retail with faster, more secure and personalized customer shopping experiences.

Deutsche Post awards Diebold Nixdorf contract to modernize branch infrastructure

May 19, 2025

Deutsche Post, Europe's largest postal service provider, has awarded a contract to Diebold Nixdorf to renew the branch infrastructure across its approximately…

Fiserv launches Clover Hospitality

May 19, 2025

Fiserv, Inc. has launched Clover Hospitality by BentoBox at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show. This point-of-sale solution is designed for upper…

Zebra Technologies unveils intelligent automation solutions at Automate 2025

May 16, 2025

Zebra Technologies Corp. presented its latest intelligent automation solutions for manufacturing and warehouse operations at Automate 2025.

Conversational AI market projected to reach $41B by 2030

May 15, 2025

The global conversational AI market is forecast to reach $41.39 billion by 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc.

Kiosk in Hastings Town Centre sparks eyesore criticism

May 13, 2025

A recently installed telephone and information kiosk in Hastings town center, in Sussex, England, has drawn criticism from residents who are calling its an…

The meaningful application: How automation is cultivating a more responsible future

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Automation innovations on display at NAMA 2025 demonstrate a growing trend toward responsible, ethical and sustainable solutions for diverse industries.

LA County launches vending machines offering free lifesaving health supplies

May 12, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched 51 Community Health Stations, which are self-serve vending machines providing free overdose…

365 Retail Markets introduces MarketSight loss prevention for MM6 Mini Kiosks

May 12, 2025

365 Retail Markets, a company specializing in unattended retail technology, has launched MarketSight, an anti-theft add-on for its MM6 Mini kiosks, according…

Cantaloupe partners with Carnival Cruise Line for Celebration Key dining

May 12, 2025

Cantaloupe, Inc. and Carnival Cruise Line have partnered to implement Cantaloupe's point-of-sale technology at Carnival's exclusive destination, Celebration…

Illinois Senate advances bill to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks

May 9, 2025

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee has advanced Senate Bill 2319, which would bring virtual currency kiosk operators under the regulatory oversight of the…

Epson Robot dispenses custom nail polish in retail kiosk

May 8, 2025

Epson Robots has invested in Blank Beauty Inc., a Tennessee-based startup, to develop a retail kiosk that allows consumers to create custom nail polish colors…

TZ Limited achieves record SaaS growth, completes key acquisition

May 7, 2025

Australian smart lock innovator TZ Limited reported strong growth in its March quarter, driven by record software as a service revenue and the acquisition of…

Cashless payments accelerating in self-service retail

May 7, 2025

Consumers are grabbing credit cards and digital wallets over cash these days and the trend indicates a significant shift toward cashless payments in…

7-Eleven expanding self-service banking to US locations

May 7, 2025

7-Eleven is teaming up with NCR Atleos to bring Atleos' Allpoint Network to more than 4,000 U.S. locations with the help of FCTI, a provider and partner to…

Illinois senator seeks to ban sports betting at arcades

May 7, 2025

Illinois State Senator Bill Cunningham is advancing legislation, HB 2724, aimed at prohibiting sports betting at entertainment venues like Dave & Buster's…

Self-service QSR kiosks enhance speed, customization, but lower friendliness scores

May 6, 2025

Self-service kiosks enhance speed and customization but result in lower perceived friendliness, according to a study, "Emerging Experiences 2025," conducted by…

Flynn Group deploys Ziosk tech at over 460 Applebee's locations

May 6, 2025

Ziosk, a hospitality SaaS platform, has partnered with Flynn Group, a restaurant franchise operator, to implement its technology in more than 460 Applebee's…

Elo launches next-generation Android interactive solutions with integrated AI

May 6, 2025

Elo, which provides interactive solutions, has released the I-Series 5 for Android, I-Series 5 Slate for Android and Backpack 5 products, according to a press…

Beyond the counter: How kiosks are revolutionizing the fast food experience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Learn how self-service kiosk preference is pushing QSRs and fast casual to prioritize personalized, engaging digital experiences to boost loyalty and revenue.