Book explores economics of toy capsule machines

October 30, 2023

Everything you wanted to know about capsule toy vending machines will soon be available in a book, "The Economics of Gacha Gacha" ("Gacha Gacha no Keizaigaku"…

BP to invest $100M in Tesla hardware for EV charging expansion

October 30, 2023

London energy conglomerate bp has agreed to acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla for $100 million to facilitate the expansion of the bp pulse…

Rugged 5G-ready IoT Edge Gateway Fanless System

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of industrial motherboards and computers, unveiled its AGS101T, a rugged IoT edge gateway fanless system…

South Carolina to offer vehicle services kiosks at supermarkets

October 27, 2023

South Carolina motorists will be able to renew vehicle registrations and perform other functions at self-serve kiosks inside grocery stores, according to a…

Self-service tech market to grow by $17B through 2026

October 27, 2023

The self-service technology market will grow by $17.39 billion from 2022 to 2026, according to research from Technavio. A primary factor is the market's…

IGT to upgrade Kentucky Lottery machines, add cloud integration

October 26, 2023

The Kentucky Lottery Corp. has extended its contracts with IGT Global Solutions Corp. until 2036 and will deliver 4,000 new Retailer Pro terminals and ticket…

Colorado amphitheater installs aluminum cup recycling machine

October 26, 2023

Visitors to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado will be able to recycle aluminum cups at a reverse vending machine provided by Ball Aluminum Cups…

Minnesota trampoline park expands

October 26, 2023

Air Insanity Indoor Trampoline Park in Rochester, Minnesota recently doubled the size of its arcade game offerings, added a stored value card system and…

ABM launches proprietary EV charging network

October 25, 2023

ABM, a New York City-based provider of facility services, infrastructure, parking management and electric vehicle charging solutions, has introduced its…

Washington county activates tax payment kiosk

October 25, 2023

Residents of Clark County, Washington, will once again be able to pay taxes at a drive-thru kiosk at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., according to…

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.

Crane Co lifts Q3 2023 sales, earnings

October 24, 2023

Crane Co., a manufacturer of engineered industrial products, reported improved sales and earnings for Q3 2023, according to an earnings report. The company…

Hong Kong universities deploy vending machines offering reusable food containers

October 24, 2023

Hong Kong universities are offering students free, reusable food containers in order to reduce plastic waste. The containers are available in vending machines…

Puerto Rico McDonald’s install Blink EV charging stations

October 24, 2023

Blink Charging Co., a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has installed level 2 Blink IQ20…

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…

Kratom machine draws concern in Thailand

October 24, 2023

An outdoor vending machine offering kratom tea, which has psychoactive properties, has raised health concerns in Thailand, according to a Strait Times report.

Telehealth kiosks to reach $40B by 2032

October 24, 2023

The global telehealth kiosk market is expected to grow at a combined annual growth rate of 12.79% through 2032 to a total $40 billion, according to a Future…

Michigan grants $1.2M for EV charging stations

October 24, 2023

Michigan has allocated $1.2 million for matching grants for EV charging infrastructure along Lake Michigan, according to a press release from the Michigan…

Bitcoin ATMs take a 17% hit

October 23, 2023

The number of bitcoin ATMs in circulation has fallen by 7,000 since the end of 2022 to 32,500, a 17% drop, according to a report by Coindesk.

Purdue University Northwest installs automatic gate kiosk at Gabis Arboretum

October 23, 2023

Purdue University Northwest has installed an automatic gate kiosk at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana, that will become active on Monday, Dec. 4…