GM, ChargePoint partner in 500 ultra-fast EV chargers

December 19, 2024

GM has partnered with EV charging firm ChargePoint to roll out 500 ultra-fast EV chargers across the United States.

Samsung to debut hybrid refrigeration tech in 2025

December 19, 2024

Samsung announced it will debut hybrid refrigeration technology in 2025, according to The Verge, which involves leveraging traditional compressor-based cooling…

Archer Aviation constructs air taxi factory in Georgia

December 19, 2024

Archer Aviation, a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (also known as eVTOL), has built an air taxi factory in Covington, Georgia.

GRUBBRR: Automating the future of restaurants

Join Sandra Carpenter, editor of Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, as she interviews Parrish Chapman, chief revenue officer of GRUBBRR.

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Mainz Biomed announces $8M follow-on offering

December 18, 2024

Mainz Biomed N.V., a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, announced the closing of an approximately $8 million…

Geck Solutions UK launch features retail display, POS solutions

December 18, 2024

Geck Solutions U.K., a retail display and point of sale solutions provider, hosted a launch party at TABU in Mayfair, London.

Nokia partners with Ishan Technologies for broadband in Gujarat, Maharashtra

December 18, 2024

Nokia has partnered with Ishan Technologies, an ICT provider with a pan-India presence, to develop broadband in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

YellowScan rolls out Navigator topo-bathymetric system for drones

YellowScan, a France-based drone technology firm, is rolling out YellowScan Navigator, a top-bathymetric system for drones with a focus on coastline mapping.

VusionGroup, The Fresh Market partner in signage, inventory management

December 17, 2024

VusionGroup, a digitalization solutions firm, has partnered with The Fresh Market, a grocery store brand, to roll out Vusion 360 digital technology…

Vapi voice AI startup receives $20M to develop voice agent technology

December 17, 2024

Vapi, a voice AI startup, has received more than $20 million in Series A funding.

Nokia, Motorola Solutions announce drone tech integration

December 16, 2024

Nokia has partnered with Motorola Solutions to integrate drone technology for public safety and mission-critical industrial uses.

Samsung, SoundHound AI among 2024 Automation and Self Service award winners

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative…

Wix releases AI customer engagement feature

December 13, 2024

Wix, a SaaS website building platform, has introduced AI Site-Chat, a tool that allows businesses to leverage AI-powered virtual agent technology for customer…

Google Willow chip release showcases quantum computing

December 13, 2024

Google has launched its Willow chip, which features quantum computing technology.

IBASE launches IB996 full-size CPU Card for industrial systems

December 12, 2024

IBASE, a computer hardware manufacturer, has launched its IB996 full-size CPU Card for industrial systems.

Flexiv Robotics demos tech at Stanford Robotics Center launch

December 10, 2024

Flexiv has demonstrated a range of its technology during the launch of the Stanford Robotics Center.

Self Service Innovation Summit 2024: Gong cha's kiosk-driven success story

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Gong cha's successful implementation of self-service kiosks, highlighted at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, enhances customer experience, boosts efficiency…

Rivian to open charging network to drivers of other EV brands

December 9, 2024

Rivian plans to open its charging network to drivers of electric vehicles from other brands.

Archer Aviation marks UAE agreement on eVTOL air taxi technology

December 6, 2024

Archer Aviation, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (or eVTOL) transportation solutions developer, has entered a multi-party agreement in the Abu Dhabi…

Voice AI to dominate industry in coming year, says SoundHound AI exec

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone knows that AI is taking the world by storm and transforming customer experience across restaurants, retail, self-service, and more, but a subset of…