AMI Entertainment intros portable jukebox

November 14, 2023

AMI Entertainment has introduced its Atom jukebox, a portable jukebox weighing 33 pounds that only takes one person to install, according to a press release.

World Giving Machines expand to 61 cities for 2023 Christmas season

November 14, 2023

The World Giving Machines, vending machines sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that allow people to make holiday donations to…

Stinger Report teams with LBX Collective to boost amusement, entertainment industry growth

November 14, 2023

The Stinger Report, an amusement, social and location-based entertainment industry newsletter, has moved from its Spider Entertainment sponsorhip to an…

Tokyo vending machine offers products in exchange for marketing survey

November 14, 2023

Beauty products are available at a recently installed vending machine on the top floor of the Kichijoji Tokyu Department store in Tokyo in exchange for filling…

Time for a new perspective on self service

by Tyler Wells — ISV & Strategic Accounts Partner Manager, Americas, MicroTouch

How well businesses implement self service is likely to determine winners and losers. The first step is recognizing that self-service is essential, beneficial…

Andamiro USA intros crane machines

November 13, 2023

Andamiro USA has introduced its "Crazy Toy 31" crane machine built using all-metal materials and tempered-safety glass, according to a press release.

Brazil entertainment chain goes all cashless with self-serve kiosk

November 6, 2023

HotZone, a Brazil-based family entertainment chain, has transitioned all 12 of its stores to the Sacoa Cashless system, including the self-service KR kiosk…

Fullerton parking garage offers book vending machine

November 2, 2023

Commuters will be able to check out books from a vending machine at the SOCO West Parking Structure across Harbor Boulevard from the Fullerton (California…

Georgia cemetery offers visitor navigation kiosk

November 1, 2023

Visiting a cemetery might never be a pleasant experience, but being able to find whose grave you're looking for has been made easier at Rose Hill Cemetery in…

Clear takes its 1-step ID verification to financial services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Clear recently acquired Sora ID as part of its plan to expand beyond airport check-in to simplify identity verification in financial services and other…

Can vending and micro market tech ever be foolproof? Experts to share insights at SSIS

November 1, 2023

Thanks to ongoing innovation, new capabilities continue to emerge for micro markets and vending machines. But how does a convenience services operator ensure…

LG Electronics expands innovation center to showcase tech

October 31, 2023

LG Electronics USA has expanded its Chicago Business Innovation Center to provide resellers and end customers a place to experience and learn about the…

How self service put GameTime back on a fast growth track

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Mike Abecassis, owner of GameTime and General Vending, will deliver the opening keynote at the Self-Service Innovation Summit at the Loews Coral Gables on Dec.

Ulta Beauty taps SOS for in-store product sampling, digital advertising

October 24, 2023

Ulta Beauty, a nationwide retailer of beauty products, has tapped SOS, a provider of interactive vending machines delivering personal care products and digital…

The future of automation and self service

The rise of linked technologies, from 5G and upcoming 6G networks to AI and the Internet of Things, is rapidly transforming the linked destinies of automation…

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What do today's consumers really think about self checkout?

by Andrew Morrison — Technical Director, Zytronic

Self-checkout can add to a feeling of loneliness for some people, but it can also add a layer of fun interactivity to the customer experience.

Decoding Labels: The Importance Of Permanent Linerless Labeling In Modern Business

As more businesses adopt labeling technology, find out why linerless labels, especially permanent linerless labels, are becoming so popular.

What’s hot with self service innovation? Don’t miss December Summit

October 18, 2023

In the ever-changing world of self service, innovations such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and 5G telemetry are just some of the technologies…

UK hospital installs phone charger vending machine

October 18, 2023

Southampton General Hospital in the U.K. has installed a phone charger vending machine allowing patients, visitors and staff to keep their phones charged…

Akron college teams with Aramark on food delivery robots

October 18, 2023

Students at the University of Akron can now have food delivered to them by mobile robots under a partnership between the university, Aramark and Starship…