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BP to invest $100M in Tesla hardware for EV charging expansion
October 30, 2023
London energy conglomerate bp has agreed to acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla for $100 million to facilitate the expansion of the bp pulse…
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South Carolina to offer vehicle services kiosks at supermarkets
October 27, 2023
South Carolina motorists will be able to renew vehicle registrations and perform other functions at self-serve kiosks inside grocery stores, according to a…
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Aramark teams with Grubhub on self-order kiosks
October 27, 2023
Students at Towson University can order meals at self-order kiosks in the student union and have it delivered by Grubhub, one of four Mid-Atlantic universities…
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Self-service tech market to grow by $17B through 2026
October 27, 2023
The self-service technology market will grow by $17.39 billion from 2022 to 2026, according to research from Technavio. A primary factor is the market's…
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IGT to upgrade Kentucky Lottery machines, add cloud integration
October 26, 2023
The Kentucky Lottery Corp. has extended its contracts with IGT Global Solutions Corp. until 2036 and will deliver 4,000 new Retailer Pro terminals and ticket…
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Colorado amphitheater installs aluminum cup recycling machine
October 26, 2023
Visitors to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado will be able to recycle aluminum cups at a reverse vending machine provided by Ball Aluminum Cups…
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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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