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Germany to require 80% of service stations to offer EV charging
September 12, 2023
Germany will soon require 80% of its service stations to provide EV charging, according to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, speaking at Munich's IAA car show, according…
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Ingenico to equip French rugby stadiums with payment kiosks
September 12, 2023
Ingenico, a payment solutions provider, has teamed with AVEM, a French provider of payment systems for banks, merchants and retailers, to equip French Rugby…
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AI won't replace employees, it will make CX better
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
A panel at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte from Sept. 11 to 13 tackled AI head on and how its real benefit is to improve the customer…
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Mumbai cinema launches with self-service kiosks, chef-cooked cuisine
September 12, 2023
Miraj Cinemas has launched its latest multiplex in Mumbai, bringing India's third-largest cinema chain (which is also 100% vegetarian) to 60 cinemas…
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China EV maker BYD overtakes Tesla in monthly sales data
September 12, 2023
China-based EV company BYD has surpassed Tesla in monthly sales in 2023 according to a report from Finbold.
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MagTek achieves PCI certification for DynaFlex II PED
September 11, 2023
MagTek, a provider of security technology and retail electronic payments, has achieved PCI PTS 6.x PED certification as a PIN Entry Device for its DynaFlex II…
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Sodexo teams with tech firm to install robotic chef machines at 2 US universities
September 11, 2023
SavorEat, an Israel-based food tech company that leverages AI and 3D printing for foodservice applications, has teamed with Sodexo Group to install its…
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How to overcome operational hurdles of kiosks in the grocery industry
Self-service kiosks are taking the grocery market by storm, but that’s only when stores prepare their teams and budget.
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Retail industry ranks 3rd in client data leaks, study finds
September 11, 2023
The retail industry ranks third in client data leaks, with over 700 retail companies suffering data breaches during which various consumer data was leaked…
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Mainland Chinese business world embracing digitalization, AI
September 11, 2023
A growing number of businesses in mainland China are embracing digitalization strategies, including AI solutions, with 85% of respondents reporting their…
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IBASE launches low-power IB838 single board computer
September 11, 2023
IBASE, a Taiwan-based computer manufacturer, has launched its low-power IB838 3.5" single board computer for industrial automation and control, retail…
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Tesla to install 20,000 EV wall connectors at 2,000 Hilton hotels
September 11, 2023
Tesla will install close to 20,000 EV wall connectors at 2,000 Hilton hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, according to a press release.
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Kentucky launches sports betting
September 8, 2023
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear placed the first bet Thursday at Churchill Downs to launch in-person sports wagering in Kentucky, according to a press release.
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Hitachi intros UPI ATM for cardless withdraw
September 8, 2023
Hitachi Payment Services, a subsidiary of Hitachi, recently unveiled its Money Spot UPI ATM, which allows customers to make cardless withdrawals using a United…
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Pure Fi unveils modular active optical cable solution for AV professionals
September 8, 2023
AV cable solutions firm Pure Fi has unveiled its Pro HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable this week, an HDMI solution designed for audiovisual professionals…
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Cantaloupe lifts Q4, FY 2023 results, surpasses expectations
September 7, 2023
Cantaloupe Inc. lifted its sales and earnings for Q4 and FY 2023, posting positive earnings, according to a press release, and surpassing analysts' revenue…
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Germany enlists magicians to promote public e-waste campaign
September 7, 2023
Plan E, a Germany-based public initiative to reduce e-waste and promote environmental safety, has enlisted the aid of Berlin magicians Siegfried & Joy to…
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Apple Self Storage installs unmanned facility in Ontario
September 6, 2023
Apple Self Storage, a provider of storage solutions in Canada, has opened an unmanned facility in St. Marys, Ontario, according to a press release.
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Crunch Fitness intros Amazon One palm recognition for entry
September 6, 2023
Crunch Fitness, a New York City-based global fitness chain, has become the first fitness brand to introduce the Amazon One palm recognition service as an entry…
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How cash recyclers help meet changing customer needs
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The need for improved access has dovetailed with a growth in cash deposits to create a stronger use case for cash recycling in ATMs.
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