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Illinois man sues Home Depot over facial recognition at self-checkout
September 10, 2025
A Chicago man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Home Depot, alleging the company is illegally using facial recognition technology at its self-checkout…
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Instacart partners with Morrisons to bring AI-powered shopping carts to UK
September 10, 2025
Instacart and Morrisons have forged a partnership that will introduce Instacart's Caper Carts, AI-powered smart carts, to the UK, according to a press release.
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Fiserv expands Clover with acquisitions of CardFree, AIB Merchant Services
September 10, 2025
Payments technology company Fiserv has announced two strategic acquisitions aimed at expanding the capabilities of its Clover point-of-sale system and…
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Sign In Solutions intros AI-powered features to streamline enterprise security, visitor experience
September 9, 2025
Sign In Solutions, a provider of visitor management and experience solutions, announced a suite of features for its enterprise platform. The updates, which…
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Trip.com Group partners with Cityline to enhance event ticketing for travelers
September 9, 2025
A strategic five-year partnership between Trip.com Group and Cityline was officially launched in Hong Kong, with the aim of transforming the event ticketing…
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Sheetz rebuilding store near Hagerstown
September 8, 2025
Sheetz has begun a rebuild of its store and gas station at Huyetts Crossroads, near Hagerstown, MD and expects the new location to open in early 2026. The…
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Ex-cop sentenced for stealing $2,200 in groceries at self-checkout
September 8, 2025
A former police officer, Gary Lee Gerdes, 75, has been sentenced to probation for felony theft after he was accused of stealing over $2,200 worth of groceries…
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USConnect granted US patent for Theft Detective technology
September 5, 2025
USConnect, a leader in convenience services and technology, has been awarded a U.S. patent for its "Theft Detective" system, a technology designed to combat…
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GameChanger Systems secures 2nd round of series A funding
September 5, 2025
GameChanger Systems, the company behind a fully automated video game buyback kiosk, has successfully completed a second round of Series A growth capital…
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IDEMIA launches enhanced kiosks for background checks
September 5, 2025
IDEMIA Public Security North America has started deploying enhanced self-service kiosks to improve civil applicant processing and criminal background checks…
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EcoATM names Matt Furlong as CEO
September 5, 2025
EcoATM, a global provider of smartphone trade-in and re-commerce, has named Matt Furlong as CEO, effective Sept. 3, according to a press release. Furlong, a…
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Convious Kiosks cut queues, boost sales at Zoo Osnabrück
September 4, 2025
Zoo Osnabrück in Germany has implemented the Convious Kiosk self-service ticketing machines, which have resulted in faster entry, shorter queues and a boost in…
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Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards extend call for submissions
September 3, 2025
The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…
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Centerville dry cleaner adds 24/7 kiosk service
September 3, 2025
Fox Cleaners, a long-standing local dry cleaning business in Ohio, has introduced a 24/7 dry cleaning and laundry kiosk at its Centerville location, according…
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Long Beach mandates staffing for self-checkout stations
September 2, 2025
Beginning Sept. 21, Long Beach will enforce an ordinance, "Safe Stores are Staffed Stores," which requires grocery and drug retail stores to have a dedicated…
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Certify Health honored as a Red Hot Company by DCA Live
August 29, 2025
Certify Health has been named a 2025 "Red Hot Company" by DCA Live, an organization that recognizes fast-growing companies in the Washington, D.C. area…
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Electric Era launches network to help EV drivers find chargers
August 28, 2025
Electric Era has launched the Electric Era Charging Station Network, an initiative designed to improve the visibility and accessibility of its DC fast chargers…
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Restaurant veteran Ray Villaman joins VoicePlug AI board of directors
August 27, 2025
Ray Villaman, a seasoned restaurateur and technology entrepreneur, has joined the board of directors for VoicePlug AI, a company that provides AI-powered voice…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare debuts Amazon Just Walk Out Cafe
August 27, 2025
Roper St. Francis Healthcare has launched a cafe and gift shop at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, that uses Amazon's "Just Walk…
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Avalue unveils modular embedded system for Edge AI
August 26, 2025
Avalue Technology has launched the EMS-ARH, a modular, fanless embedded system designed for edge artificial intelligence applications.
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