Payments News & Media
EMV adoption in the self-service industry: What's taking so long?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The future state of self-service is turning the kiosk into a stand-alone store, and secure payment is one of the services that needs to be offered for it to be…
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How mobile pay, AI and biometrics are bringing new muscle to automatic merchandising
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The National Automatic Merchandising Association trade show floor featured POS equipment tailored to a consumer who is comfortable with mobile payment, and…
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Personalization and physical-digital integration dominate retail innovation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Recognizing the need for both physical stores and e-commerce, retailers seek solutions — including self-serve kiosks — to deliver more interactive customer…
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The case for mobile payments in unattended retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Mobile payments continue to expand, making it important for operators of unattended retail equipment to invest in the technology. A speaker at the National…
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First Data’s Clover App Market offers Apptizer app platform for kiosks, mobile order
March 28, 2018
Apptizer Inc., a provider of order-ahead storefront technology, has announced that its app-building platform is available for download from First Data's Clover…
read nowTouchBistro teams with Chase's WePay for instant payment processing
March 7, 2018
TouchBistro, a provider of iPad POS software, is introducing TouchBistro Payments powered by WePay, a Chase company, according to a press release.
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AI powers automated retail machine's interactivity
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Using artificial intelligence, the Vicki from ViaTouch Media lets shoppers take products from a shelf and examine them before making a purchase. The customer…
read nowPayRange and Masterpass offer free credit to self-service equipment customers
February 26, 2018
PayRange, a mobile solutions provider for self-service equipment such as vending, amusement and laundromat machines, and Masterpass, a digital wallet app from…
read nowOn Track Innovations, Apriva to continue partnership, add precertified EMV processing solution
February 12, 2018
On Track Innovations Ltd., a provider of near field communication and cashless payment products, announced it will continue its partnership with Apriva, which…
read nowC-Speak video explores mobile order pickup at Cincinnati Reds stadium
January 26, 2018
Ballpark Express, a mobile order pickup station at the Cincinnati Reds Great American Ballpark, was featured in a C-Speak video interview on QSR Web, a sister…
read nowTouch Dynamic releases EMV certified tablet
January 24, 2018
Touch Dynamic, a manufacturer of all-in-one touch systems, industrial PCs and mobile POS devices, announced that its Quest II and III tablets are now EMV level…
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5G smartphones coming, bringing faster connectivity and more functionality
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
5G promises to make it easier for businesses to access cloud technology, enabling faster development of both business and consumer services. Most kiosks…
read nowMagTek card reader authenticator offers payment and identification options
January 22, 2018
The MagTek mDynamo is an EMV module designed to make it easy to connect new or existing unattended locations, including kiosks, via USB with two optional…
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Frictionless online payment still not a reality for U.S. retailers, CES panel notes
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A CES panel explored the challenges of payments technology, including the friction with online payments, glitches in online payment systems, the lack of retail…
read nowApp controlled single product vending machine debuts
January 17, 2018
Cerevo Inc., a consumer electronics manufacturer, has introduced Qvie, a connected, cashless, single product vending machine with 4G/3G connectivity. Cerevo…
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Is keeping up with consumer acceptance of automation worth the challenges it brings?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A session on the need to adopt automation in retail drew an overflow audience during the CES show in Las Vegas.
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Why 2018 will be a banner year for self-serve kiosks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Kiosk deployers and providers are encouraged by growing customer acceptance of self-service technology and expect 2018 to be an outstanding year.
read nowMobile wallet operator opens unmanned convenience store with kiosks in Malaysia
January 5, 2018
Following Amazon and Alibaba, a mobile wallet operator, Irispay, recently opened Malaysia's first unmanned, self-service convenience store, according to…
read nowAlibaba to introduce gigantic car vending machines in China
January 4, 2018
Alibaba, China's e-commerce giant, will introduce two gigantic vending machines this month that will enable customers to order and purchase a car, according to…
read nowMagTek introduces OEM card reader authenticator
December 27, 2017
MagTek Inc., a provider of payment technology, has launched the oDynamo OEM card reader authenticator. The oDynamo provides reliable reading of magnetic stripe…
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