PPDS names Nick Begleries VP North America commercial

December 12, 2022

Philips Professional Display Solutions, a provider of digital signage and interactive displays, has named Nick Begleries commercial vice president for…

Wirelessly powered displays charge profits in retail, restaurants, beyond

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Daniel Black from Glass-Media and Ori Mor from Wi-Charge explain how wirelessly powered digital signage is fueling sales and transformation in c-store retail…

Wisconsin county installs free Narcan vending machine

December 12, 2022

Individuals struggling with opioid addiction can access free Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses opioid overdose, at a vending machine in the lobby of the Rock…

Self-Service Innovation Summit ‘Lunch & Learn’: How 5G Can Transform Self Service

December 9, 2022

As businesses and organizations work to extend their customer reach, 5G offers innovative opportunities previously unattainable with wired or other types of…

Paris Hilton shows off $35K champagne vending machine

December 9, 2022

Celebrity Paris Hilton has taken luxury vending to a new height, showing her mother's Moët & Chandon champagne vending machine on social media, according…

Cincinnati harm reduction machine reverses 960 opioid overdoses

December 8, 2022

A self-service vending machine filled with harm reduction supplies helped reduce Hamilton County, Ohio's opioid overdose deaths in 2021, according to research…

Texas college restaurant offers robotic waiter

December 7, 2022

Patrons at Eric's Restaurant at the Hilton University of Houston can now be served by a delivery robot named "Servi" provided by the college's hospitality…

Thales Group introduces multimodal biometric pod for border control

December 6, 2022

Thales Group, a Paris based technology provider, has introduced a multimodal biometric pod to manage travelers' border and immigration processes, according to…

ECR Retail Loss releases data on fixed self checkout solutions

December 6, 2022

ECR Retail Loss, a U.K. based organization that studies and recommends solutions for retail loss, has released some data points on fixed self checkout spaces…

TSA expands facial recognition ID verification at airports

December 6, 2022

The Transportation Security Administration has been testing facial recognition technology to screen passengers at 16 domestic airports and plans to expand the…

Coolgreens, Cash2Bitcoin among execs discussing profitability strategies at SSIS

December 5, 2022

With more sales channels reaching out for the consumer's dollar, convenience services has become more competitive than ever, and operators can no longer count…

Toppan intros AI system enabling multiple robots to recognize humans

December 2, 2022

Toppan, a Tokyo based provider of communication, security, packaging, décor materials and electronics solutions, has introduced TransBots, a digital twin…

Vendors Exchange International continues Giving Machine campaign partnership

December 2, 2022

Vendors Exchange International Inc., a Cleveland based provider of solutions to the convenience services industry, has continued its partnership with the…

CoinFlip expands crypto ATMs to Puerto Rico

December 1, 2022

CoinFlip, a provider of cryptocurrency ATMs, has expanded to the Caribbean with four ATMs across Puerto Rico, according to a press release.

Don’t miss this SSIS session: New Markets for Kiosks

November 30, 2022

Kiosks have been around for decades, but a variety of industries are embracing them now more than ever. Brands and retailers are finding that self-service…

Aratek intros biometric ID check kiosk for border crossing

November 30, 2022

Aratek, a Taiwan based security and biometrics supplier, will present its self-service kiosk that can read multiple e-passports and IDs at the 6th Border…

The Right POS System For Wash-And-Fold Laundry Services

In this post, we’ll go over the correct hardware your POS system should include for your wash-and-fold service to be successful.

Honda intros battery swapping machines in Japan

November 29, 2022

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. has introduced the "Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:" battery swapping station in Japan, with the first unit delivered to Gachaco Inc., a…

Don’t miss: Digital transformation and choosing the right technology

November 28, 2022

A host of new technologies — artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and other technologies — offer convenience services operators new tools…

Addressing Consumer Desire for Contactless Shopping

Kiosks are helping meet a growing taste on the part of shoppers for speed, convenience and minimal staff interactions.

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