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Can vending and micro market technology ever be foolproof?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
100% foolproof may not be possible, but convenience services operators continuously find new ways to improve their services and operations with technology.
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Kiosk Information Systems to demo BOPIS, returns, safety cabinets, safety station and more at NRF
January 3, 2024
Image: Kiosk Information Systems Kiosk Information Systems will demonstrate several self-service technologies at the NRF '24, Jan. 14-16 at the…
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Global Technologies to acquire EV charging station maker GOe3
January 3, 2024
Global Technologies Ltd., a company that focuses on acquiring and redeveloping distressed companies, has agreed to acquire GOe3 LLC, an EV charging station…
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YouTube host slams self checkout, cites unfair theft arrest
January 2, 2024
A YouTube show known as the TEC Show has slammed self checkout at grocery stores, drawing attention to a woman in her 60s who was arrested for petty theft at a…
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Veeo, LG to launch 3 transparent OLED displays with eye contact tech in 2024
January 2, 2024
Veeo, a display technology firm that specializes in transparent video conferencing displays with eye contact technology, is to launch three transparent OLED…
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Bitcoin ATMs down by 11% year-over-year
January 2, 2024
Bitcoin ATMs have declined by 11.1% year-over-year. On Jan. 1st, 2024, the total number of bitcoin ATMs stood at 33,638, down from 37,827 on Jan. 1 2023…
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Bitcoin ATM operator Margo gains $16M in funds
January 2, 2024
Chicago Atlantic delivered a $16 million secured term loan to Margo, a cryptocurrency ATM operator. With this investment, Margo will expand its bitcoin ATM…
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North Carolina town adds EV charging stations
January 1, 2024
Kannapolis, North Carolina has installed EV charging stations in the Kannapolis Train Station parking lot, according to a press release.
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AVS Companies launches AVS Connect for cooler, POS systems
January 1, 2024
AVS Companies, an Elk Grove Village, Illinois-based vending and amusement equipment distributor, has launched a subsidiary company, AVS Connect, dedicated to…
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India ATM offers gold, silver coins
January 1, 2024
Visitors at the Meerpet Metro Station in Hyderabad, India, can purchase gold and silver coins at an ATM machine using credit cards, debit cards and the Unified…
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How to improve self-service cybersecurity
by Mark Aldred — Head of Sales, Auriga
Cybersecurity needs to be at the top of the agenda for every industry. This is especially the case for the financial institutions, which are always in the…
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How to fight product shrink in micro markets
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While cutting-edge technology and data are key, good old-fashioned people skills and relationship-building (with customers and with your staff) are the…
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Self-service technology makes new inroads in amusements
Self-service automation is yet another movement making inroads in today’s multifaceted entertainment scene.
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E Ink announces Dow Jones Sustainability Index recognition
January 1, 2024
E Ink, the creator of the ePaper technology used in digital signage and other devices such as eBook readers, has announced its recognition in the Dow Jones…
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Wayne State University installs Narcan machines
December 29, 2023
Wayne State University's Center for Behavioral Health and Justice has installed Narcan vending machines in the university's undergraduate library to combat…
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India mall intros robotic cotton candy machine
December 29, 2023
A cotton candy vending machine that uses a robotic arm has been introduced in Punjagutta's Next Galleria mall in Hyderabad, India, according to a…
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LG charging station earns Energy Star, UL 2594 certifications
December 29, 2023
LG has announced that its 11kW Level 2 AC electric vehicle charger model EVW011SK-SN has achieved UL 2594 certification, along with the Environmental…
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New York Times sues OpenAI for copyright issues
December 28, 2023
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Open.ai and Microsoft, alleging that the firms used copyrighted materials in training their chatbots.
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California legislation to phase out diesel trucks
December 28, 2023
California has passed legislation to phase out diesel trucks, according to a report from the New York Times.
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TikToker complains about being shortchanged at Zara self-checkout kiosk
December 28, 2023
A TikToker recently posted a video of himself using a self-checkout machine at a Zara Miami store and complaining that he should get a discount for having to…
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