Self-Service News & Media
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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ChargePoint intros NACS connector for charging kiosks
October 19, 2023
ChargePoint, a provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles, has introduced NACS connector support for its AC and DC charging solutions, with…
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Canadian hospitals to offer emergency health supply kiosks
October 19, 2023
Patients and visitors will have 24/7 access to emergency health care supplies from kiosks at three Victoria, Canada hospitals, according to a Times Colonist…
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CPR training kiosk arrives at Dayton arena
October 19, 2023
Anyone interested in learning hands-only CPR can be trained at a mobile CPR training kiosk installed at Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio, under a partnership of the…
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Crystal Display Systems acquires Craft Data
October 19, 2023
Crystal Display Systems Ltd., a Rochester, New York-based designer, distributor, value-added reseller and developer of custom monitors and customization of…
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What’s hot with self service innovation? Don’t miss December Summit
October 18, 2023
In the ever-changing world of self service, innovations such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and 5G telemetry are just some of the technologies…
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UK hospital installs phone charger vending machine
October 18, 2023
Southampton General Hospital in the U.K. has installed a phone charger vending machine allowing patients, visitors and staff to keep their phones charged…
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Akron college teams with Aramark on food delivery robots
October 18, 2023
Students at the University of Akron can now have food delivered to them by mobile robots under a partnership between the university, Aramark and Starship…
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North Carolina farm installs bulk corn vending machine
October 18, 2023
A farmer in Creeksville, North Carolina, has installed a bulk corn dispensing vending machine in nearby Jackson that allows customers to buy up to 20 pounds of…
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The Atlantic: Retail self-checkout has failed
October 18, 2023
Amanda Mull, a staff writer at The Atlantic, has authored a piece claiming that retail self checkout has largely been a failure. In an article titled…
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Kodak Moments upgrades photo printing software
October 18, 2023
Kodak Moments has released a new version of its photo printing software, enabling retailers to offer consumers an expanded set of premium products and grow…
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Pro leagues mull sports betting opportunities, challenges
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While the sports betting market has unleashed an influx of technology and equipment, locations that host betting kiosks and sportsbooks assess the attendant…
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Pennsylvania startup secures $500k for EV charging stations
October 17, 2023
Advanced Power & Energy, a Greenville, Pennsylvania energy startup, will expand EV charging stations under a $500,000 grant provided by the Ben Franklin…
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Bell ATM Services names CEO
October 17, 2023
Dustin Fusillo. Photo: Bell ATM Services Bell ATM Services, a Centennial, Colorado based sales and repair company for ATMs, kiosks and other…
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NCR finalizes separation into two companies
October 17, 2023
NCR Corp. completed its separation into two companies, NCR Atleos and NCR Voyix, which will focus on ATMs and digital commerce, respectively. Atleos is…
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