The touchscreen isn't going away. It's getting company

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

As AI, voice interfaces, biometrics, QR codes and mobile technologies reshape self-service, some have questioned whether the touchscreen is becoming obsolete.

Nayax adds AI tools to MoMa management app

July 7, 2026

Payments and loyalty platform provider Nayax has introduced an AI layer for MoMa, its mobile management app for unattended and self-service operators, to help…

CMI211-1005 Expandable Edge AI Computer with Up to 99 TOPS

Integrating CPU, GPU, and NPU computing engines, the system delivers up to 99 TOPS of AI performance to accelerate real-time inference, intelligent data…

Queue raises $12.6M to expand robotic pharmacy kiosks

July 1, 2026

Palo Alto-based startup Queue has raised $12.6 million in seed funding to accelerate deployment of its autonomous pharmacy kiosks, which are designed to…

AI checkout helps Aramark keep pace at MotoGP event

June 18, 2026

Aramark Spain supported food and beverage operations at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia from May 15-17, according to a press release, marking its…

Glass Media debuts transparent kiosk

June 17, 2026

Glass-Media has introduced its AI-Enabled Transparent Concierge Kiosk, a customer engagement platform that combines conversational AI with LG Electronics…

The Future of Grocery: How AI and Computer Vision Are Transforming Retail

Step into the future of grocery, where AI and computer vision are reshaping how stores operate and how customers shop. This blog explores how intelligent…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 7: How a Mobile First Strategy Enhances the Retail Journey

In this exciting episode of Let's Talk Retail, Executive Account Manager Eric Williams is joined by Mohan Itwaru Senior Director of Direct to Consumer…

National Retail Solutions wins 2 2026 CVAI Awards for AI, business transformation

March 9, 2026

National Retail Solutions has been named a dual winner in the inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards, presented by ChannelVision and Beka Business Media.

National Retail Solutions Wins Two Inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards for AI Innovation and Business Transformation

National Retail Solutions (NRS) has been named a dual winner in the inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards, presented by ChannelVision and Beka Business Media. Recognized…

How self-service operators win by automating through curation

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Josh Rosenberg, founder of Forward Thinkers, outlines challenges the self-service and automation industry and what operators need to do to overcome those…

9 self-service tech trends to watch

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show kicked off with a keynote on nine self-service trends to keep an eye on in the coming years: including…

Compact Fanless Edge AI Computer for 24/7 Edge Operations

Enables Energy-Efficient AI Inference for Space-Constrained Deployments

Let's Talk Retail Episode 6: The Power of Loyalty-Driven Retail: Engaging Customers Beyond the Sale

In this episode of Let's Talk Retail our Director of Sales Executive Duffy Fron is joined by Troy Stelzer of Xenia Retail. In this video they explore how…

MAF801 Expandable Edge AI Computer from IBASE

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of rugged embedded and AI computing platforms, today launches the MAF801, a next-generation Edge AI…

Integrating AI into self-service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Learn how AI will change self-service at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.

AGS104L Ultra-Compact Industrial IoT Gateway Edge Computer

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading manufacturer of industrial computing and edge AI platforms, announces the AGS104L, an ultra-compact fanless IoT…

IBASE Receives Its First Taiwan Excellence Silver Award

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of rugged embedded and edge AI computing platforms, announced that its MPT-3100V rugged in-vehicle AI…

Ultra-Compact EC3020 Edge AI Computer Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of rugged embedded and edge AI computing platforms, announces the launch of the EC3020, an ultra-compact…

IBASE Wins 2025 IoT Edge Computing Excellence Awards for Two Edge Computers

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of rugged embedded and edge AI computing platforms, announced today that its AES100 expandable edge AI…