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CIBO Express Gourmet Markets to deploy Amazon's Just Walk Out tech
March 11, 2020
Hospitality group OTG will begin deploying Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless technology in select CIBO Express Gourmet Markets in airport locations next week.
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Smartmetric resumes smart card production after coronavirus hits supply chain
March 10, 2020
Smartmetric said that it has commenced manufacturing its biometric smart card after supply chain delays due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Retail union group calls Amazon tech a Trojan horse aimed at grabbing customer data
March 9, 2020
(Updates with response from Amazon)
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EVO Payments to Introduce NEXGO's N5 Android smart terminal
March 9, 2020
EVO Payments, Inc., a provider of payment technology integrations and acquiring solutions, has collaborated with NEXGO, Inc. to introduce the N5 Android smart…
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Amazon to sell cashierless tech to retailers
March 9, 2020
Amazon plans to start selling its cashierless technology, called Just Walk Out, to other retailers and already has signed deals in place.
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Answers needed to questions about biometric data in unattended retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Government regulators are already placing restrictions on the use of biometric identification to protect consumer privacy. Future restrictions are possible…
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PayRange sues KioSoft for patent infringement
March 4, 2020
PayRange Inc., which provides a mobile payment solution for non-networked unattended retail machines, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against KioSoft…
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Michigan Meijer stores offer license renewal kiosks
February 27, 2020
Michigan motorists and watercraft owners are now able to renew license plates at 28 self-service kiosks at Meijer stores, thanks to a partnership between the…
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Hospitality tech provider adds wayfinding solution for kiosks, signage
February 27, 2020
Uniguest, a hospitality engagement technology provider, has introduced Wayfinder, a solution that can be used with tablets, digital signage or digital…
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7-Eleven introduces lottery kiosks in Oklahoma City
February 26, 2020
7-Eleven for the first time is selling lottery tickets in Oklahoma City, using self-serve kiosks, according to a KFOR-TV report.
read nowAppetize names 2 new executives
February 26, 2020
Appetize Technologies Inc., a cloud point-of-sale solutions provider, announced two additions to the company’s leadership team: Craig Gatarz, executive vice…
read nowFunko supports kids’ toys with interactive retail touchscreen
February 25, 2020
Funko, a maker of collectible vinyl figurines, unveiled a patent-pending vending machine with a touchscreen that dispenses character toys called…
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Amazon debuts first Go Grocery store
February 25, 2020
Omnichannel giant Amazon is opening the doors today to its first cashierless grocery store, called Amazon Go Grocery, in Seattle.
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PayRange Inc. raises $70M to upgrade machines to accept mobile payment
February 24, 2020
PayRange Inc. has secured $70 million in funding to digitize unattended retail machines at no upfront cost to machine owners, according to a press release.
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Amsterdam arcade features cashless readers
February 24, 2020
Visitors to Jar BV Gamestate in Amsterdam can experience the virtual reality immersion rooms aided by 180 smartTOUCH card readers that enable them to play…
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Ford expands pilot kiosk test at dealerships based on positive results
February 20, 2020
Ford Motor Co. is expanding its pilot digital kiosks for customers based on improved efficiency, according to a press release. The pilot tests began last fall.
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How self-service operators comply with biometric regulations
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Technology providers using biometric identification believe they can comply with stringent consumer protection laws despite some recent lawsuits.
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Yoplait dishes out smoothies with facial recognition digital signage
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
One major challenge for advertisers is how to target customers based on their mood. Facial recognition technology is making it easier for advertisers to cater…
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Citizen Systems America Corp. releases liner-free receipt printer
February 18, 2020
Citizen Systems America Corp., a manufacturer of printing technology, has released its CT-S601IIR Re-stick, liner-free receipt printer, according to a press…
read nowToast lands $400M in funding
February 17, 2020
Toast, a restaurant management platform in the U.S., has raised $400 million in its latest round of funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, TPG, Greenoaks…
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