Consumers prefer self service to human interaction, but not all are happy about it

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A survey quantified consumers’ preference for self service over in-person purchases, but it also revealed concerns about declining personalization caused by…

SAE International to standardize Tesla EV charging connector

June 28, 2023

SAE International will standardize the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard connector for EVs, ensuring that any supplier or manufacturer will be…

Singapore entrepreneurs debut medical services kiosk

June 27, 2023

A pair of Singapore entrepreneurs have established a medical self-serve kiosk that offers pharmaceuticals and teleconsultation called SmartRx, according to a…

Berlin railway station introduces AiFi unattended retail store

June 27, 2023

Commuters at Berlin's Ostbahnhof Deutsche Bahn railway station can shop and check out 24/7 without interacting with a cashier at a store featuring AiFi's…

Automation a win-win for grocers, consumers

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Automating online grocery selection can bring savings for food markets and consumers and drive a more rewarding customer experience.

SOS receives $7.6M in funding for smart wellness vending machines

June 26, 2023

SOS co-founders Susanna Twarog (L) and Robina Verbeek (R). Image provided by Made You Feel. SOS, a smart wellness products vending machine company…

Central Michigan health district installs harm reduction machine

June 26, 2023

Central Michigan District Health Department has partnered with Michigan Therapeutic Consultants Behavioral Health Group in Mt. Pleasant to provide harm…

Bitcoin ATM operator demands Texas sheriff return funds seized in ransomware scam

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The sheriff claims his office acted appropriately in seizing cash from the machine and returning it to the victim of a ransomware scam. Bitcoin Depot claims…

Texas to require EV chargers to use Tesla technology

June 22, 2023

The Texas Department of Transportation will require EV charging companies to include both Tesla's standard charging plug as well as the nationally recognized…

University of Maine taps Infor POS for foodservice

June 22, 2023

The University of Maine in Orono has decided to implement Infor Point of Sale for its dining operation, according to a press release.

SOS secures $7.6M in equity funding

June 22, 2023

SOS, a provider of interactive vending machines delivering personal care products and digital content in public spaces, has secured an additional $7.6 million…

Nevada to offer free legal assistance kiosks

June 21, 2023

Nevadans in need of legal advice will be able to access informational kiosks at 22 libraries across the state, according to a kolotv.com report.

Smart Pay Solutions intros financial kiosks for the unbanked and underbanked

June 21, 2023

Smart Pay Solutions LLC, based in Portland, Oregon, has introduced its Smart Pay Kiosk to provide financial services to the unbanked and underbanked, according…

Rivian adopts Tesla’s charge ports to access Supercharger network

June 21, 2023

Rivian Automotive Inc., an Irvine, California based EV manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Tesla to provide Rivian drivers access to Tesla's…

Harm reduction machine raises concerns in Queens

June 20, 2023

Members of a public board that oversees activities in Queens, New York expressed concern about a vending machine the city plans to install that will offer harm…

Scotland hotel offers alcohol vending machine

June 19, 2023

Guests at the Malmaison Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland will be able to buy alcoholic beverages from a vending machine, according to an STV report. The hotel was…

How GPT can create smarter kiosks

Large language model technology coupled with GPT have advanced kiosks to a new level of efficiency and value.

Gold bar sales in vending machines surge in Korea

June 19, 2023

Sales of gold bars in vending machines at GS Retail, a South Korea convenience store chain, totaled $19 million in the past nine months as of May, according to…

Kiosks rent bear spray at Yellowstone National Park

June 16, 2023

Hiking in Yellowstone National Park, you never know when you might run into a bear.

Tip request at airport market kiosk goes viral, draws outrage

June 15, 2023

A request to tip at a self-serve kiosk at the Newark Liberty International Airport has generated extensive backlash from people on Reddit, according to a Daily…