Self-Service News & Media
SoundHound AI survey finds nearly 8 in 10 diners believe AI assistants will take over most food ordering within years
October 26, 2023
Nearly 80% of diners believe AI assistants will take over food ordering duties in the next few years, according to a press release and report by AI firm…
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California seeks $1K bitcoin ATM limit to combat fraud
October 25, 2023
California legislators recently proposed a bill that would cap withdrawals at crypto ATMs to $1,000 per day and limit fees to $5 or 15%. This bill aims to…
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Washington county activates tax payment kiosk
October 25, 2023
Residents of Clark County, Washington, will once again be able to pay taxes at a drive-thru kiosk at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., according to…
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How self service put GameTime back on a fast growth track
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Mike Abecassis, owner of GameTime and General Vending, will deliver the opening keynote at the Self-Service Innovation Summit at the Loews Coral Gables on Dec.
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California proposes bitcoin ATM limit to $1K to combat fraud
October 25, 2023
California legislators recently proposed a bill that would cap withdrawals at crypto ATMs to $1,000 per day and limit fees to $5 or 15% as part of an effort to…
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Texas city taps CityBase for utility bill payment technology
October 24, 2023
Residents of Brownsville, Texas, will be able to make utility bill payments from online devices under a partnership with CityBase, a provider of government and…
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Hong Kong universities deploy vending machines offering reusable food containers
October 24, 2023
Hong Kong universities are offering students free, reusable food containers in order to reduce plastic waste. The containers are available in vending machines…
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Puerto Rico McDonald’s install Blink EV charging stations
October 24, 2023
Blink Charging Co., a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has installed level 2 Blink IQ20…
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SOS partners with Ulta Beauty in smart kiosks, in-store advertising
October 24, 2023
SOS, a female-founded company focusing on smart vending machines for wellness products, has partnered with Ulta Beauty for smart kiosks in Ulta stores along…
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The future of automation and self service
The rise of linked technologies, from 5G and upcoming 6G networks to AI and the Internet of Things, is rapidly transforming the linked destinies of automation…
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Kratom machine draws concern in Thailand
October 24, 2023
An outdoor vending machine offering kratom tea, which has psychoactive properties, has raised health concerns in Thailand, according to a Strait Times report.
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Telehealth kiosks to reach $40B by 2032
October 24, 2023
The global telehealth kiosk market is expected to grow at a combined annual growth rate of 12.79% through 2032 to a total $40 billion, according to a Future…
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Michigan grants $1.2M for EV charging stations
October 24, 2023
Michigan has allocated $1.2 million for matching grants for EV charging infrastructure along Lake Michigan, according to a press release from the Michigan…
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Purdue University Northwest installs automatic gate kiosk at Gabis Arboretum
October 23, 2023
Purdue University Northwest has installed an automatic gate kiosk at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana, that will become active on Monday, Dec. 4…
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What do today's consumers really think about self checkout?
by Andrew Morrison — Technical Director, Zytronic
Self-checkout can add to a feeling of loneliness for some people, but it can also add a layer of fun interactivity to the customer experience.
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Ohio to build first EV charging stations under federal plan
October 23, 2023
Ohio will become the first state to build EV charging stations under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, the state department of…
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California city explores digital wayfinding kiosks
October 20, 2023
Culver City, California lawmakers are exploring the installation of digital wayfinding kiosks provided by IKE Smart City, according to a…
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California town installs library vending machines
October 20, 2023
Library patrons in Altadena, California will be able to access materials at two recently installed book vending machines, according to a pasadenanow.com report.
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Bitcoin ATMs fall by 17% globally
October 20, 2023
The number of bitcoin ATMs in circulation has fallen by 7,000 since the end of 2022 to 32,500, a 17% drop, according to a report by Coindesk.
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RockItCoin acquires FirstCoin ATM, Phoenix Crypto
October 20, 2023
RockItCoin, a bitcoin ATM provider, has acquired FirstCoin ATM and Phoenix Crypto, adding 78 ATMs to its network of more than 2,000 locations in the U.S.…
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