McDonald's kiosk update closes rewards loophole

July 20, 2026

McDonald's customers claim the company has closed a loophole that allowed diners to redeem multiple app deals during a single restaurant visit by placing…

Why Product Longevity Matters in Retail Technology

Product longevity helps retailers create a stronger foundation for long term operational success. This blog explores how durable technology, stable system…

The Influence of AI in Sustainable Retail Operations

Artificial intelligence is helping retailers strengthen sustainable operations through smarter decision making. This blog explores how AI improves demand…

Sine adds automated ID verification to visitor check-in kiosks

July 16, 2026

Sine, Honeywell's visitor and contractor management platform, has introduced Advanced ID Check for its SinePoint Pro iPad kiosks, adding automated identity…

TTI expands hospitality portfolio with ePRINTit mobile printing

July 15, 2026

TTI Technologies has been named the preferred North American hospitality provider for the ePRINTit mobile printing platform, giving hotels access to a secure…

Follett launches self-service library kiosk solution

July 10, 2026

Education materials provider Follett Software has launched Accessit Kiosk, a self-service circulation solution for K-12 schools that expands the capabilities…

Nayax adds AI tools to MoMa management app

July 7, 2026

Payments and loyalty platform provider Nayax has introduced an AI layer for MoMa, its mobile management app for unattended and self-service operators, to help…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 7: Part 2: How a Mobile First Strategy Enhances the Retail Journey

Take a closer look at how a mobile-first strategy is reshaping the retail experience. This video explores how connected technologies, flexible service models…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 7: How a Mobile First Strategy Enhances the Retail Journey

In this exciting episode of Let's Talk Retail, Executive Account Manager Eric Williams is joined by Mohan Itwaru Senior Director of Direct to Consumer…

Diebold partners with Kitestring on POS tech

April 14, 2026

Diebold Nixdorf has entered into a partnership with Bentonville, Arkansas-based Kitestring Technical Services to expand its point-of-sale offerings for…

France's ESS system faces technical issues ahead of implementation deadline

April 7, 2026

Reports from industry trackers indicate ongoing technical issues with France's rollout of the European Union's Entry/Exit System just days before its April 1…

What makes the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show a must-attend event?

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show takes place December 14-16 in Miami Beach this year. Here are the many reasons to attend.

National Retail Solutions wins 2 2026 CVAI Awards for AI, business transformation

March 9, 2026

National Retail Solutions has been named a dual winner in the inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards, presented by ChannelVision and Beka Business Media.

National Retail Solutions Partners with El Especialito to Launch Contest with $1,000 Prize

National Retail Solutions (NRS) is proud to announce its collaboration with El Especialito, the nation’s largest Spanish-language weekly newspaper, to launch…

MaxBotix releases presence detection solution for kiosks

January 20, 2026

MaxBotix unveiled its ProxiView-EZ Series for presence detection at kiosks and smart buildings. It can detect people from 1 millimeter to 5 meters away…

OptConnect acquires DPL Wireless

January 14, 2026

OptConnect, a wireless connectivity solutions provider, has acquired DPL Wireless, a cellular connectivity and IoT company for ATMs. OptConnect plans to…

IBASE Wins TCSA Sustainability Report Silver Award for the Second Consecutive Year

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of industrial embedded and edge AI computing platforms, announced that it has once again received the…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 6: The Power of Loyalty-Driven Retail: Engaging Customers Beyond the Sale

In this episode of Let's Talk Retail our Director of Sales Executive Duffy Fron is joined by Troy Stelzer of Xenia Retail. In this video they explore how…

Integrating AI into self-service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Learn how AI will change self-service at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.

How to prevent ATM, kiosk downtime

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A webinar from Switch Always On discusses the common causes of self-service downtime and how to prevent them.