UAW to review firings over kiosk payment issues

July 17, 2026

The United Auto Workers is investigating the termination of two Ford employees who were fired after allegedly failing to pay for low-cost food items purchased…

USPS expands self-service at San Luis post office amid delivery concerns

July 17, 2026

The U.S. Postal Service is expanding services at the San Luis, Arizona, post office as officials continue working to address long-standing mail delivery…

Debate grows over Washington D.C. overdose prevention vending machines

July 17, 2026

Washington, D.C.'s overdose prevention vending machines are facing renewed scrutiny as the D.C. Public Space Committee reviews permits for 14 machines that…

Yucca Valley says no to self-service water vending station

July 17, 2026

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission in California's Mojave Desert has rejected a proposal to install a Watermill Express self-service water and ice vending…

NAMA opens nominations for 2026 Coffee Legend Award

July 16, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association is accepting nominations for its 2026 Coffee Legend of the Year Award, which honors individuals who have…

Delaware rolls out sports betting kiosks statewide

July 15, 2026

The Delaware Lottery has completed the rollout of self-service sports betting kiosks at all 89 Sports Lottery retail locations and the state's three casinos…

Cupcake vending machine keeps bakery open after hours

July 15, 2026

The Taste of Gold Cakery in Aiken, South Carolina, has introduced a refrigerated outdoor vending machine that allows customers to purchase gourmet cupcakes and…

2nd public health vending machine coming to Wisconsin county

July 14, 2026

A second public health vending machine will be installed in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, later this month, according to a Seehafer News report, expanding…

Dutch fuel retailer Tamoil adds smart coffee kiosks

July 14, 2026

Tamoil Netherlands has introduced EnRoute smart coffee kiosks at two of its unstaffed fuel stations, according to a Mobility Energy report, expanding food and…

Evolvending brings White Castle, Wow Bao vending to MSP Airport

July 13, 2026

Automated food vending has arrived at the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, according to a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal report, allowing…

Scandit debuts AI age verification for self-checkout

July 10, 2026

Smart data capture solutions provider Scandit has introduced Age Verified Self-Checkout, a vision AI-powered solution that automates age verification for…

Ohio county installs first harm reduction vending machine

July 9, 2026

Belmont County, Ohio, has launched its first free harm reduction vending machine at the Wayne L. Hayes Tower in Martins Ferry, according to a Times Leader…

Colorado county releases naloxone kiosk impact report

July 8, 2026

Colorado's Mesa County Public Health department has released its first annual Naloxone Kiosk Impact Report, highlighting the success of its public naloxone…

Streamline Vending Fleet Operations: IoT Remote Management Built for AI Vending Machines & Smart Coolers

Managing dispersed AI vending machines and smart coolers poses operational headaches. Regular on-site checks waste labor and travel, with no live visibility…

Nebraska OKs lottery ticket vending machines

July 7, 2026

Beginning with Nebraska's new fiscal year, lottery tickets can now be sold through vending machines under a new state law approved during the most recent…

What Are the Criteria to Judge a High-Quality AI Vending Machine? Our Standard Lies in the Five A’s

To help operators pick dependable, profitable hardware, SandStar created the Five A Benchmark: Accuracy, Anti-theft, Affordability, Assurance and…

Mount Fuji adds self-service kiosks for climber fees

July 2, 2026

The 2026 climbing season at Japan's Mt. Fuji Mount Fuji's opened June 30 with the launch of the popular Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi Prefecture and the Subashiri…

Queue raises $12.6M to expand robotic pharmacy kiosks

July 1, 2026

Palo Alto-based startup Queue has raised $12.6 million in seed funding to accelerate deployment of its autonomous pharmacy kiosks, which are designed to…

Maryland county deploys 24/7 naloxone vending machines

July 1, 2026

The Howard County Health Department in Maryland has installed two outdoor vending machines that provide free, 24/7 access to naloxone and other…

NYC expands public health vending to Staten Island

June 30, 2026

New York City has opened its first publicly supported health vending machines on Staten Island, according to a press release, providing free, 24/7 access to…