Blogs

How vending can support sustainability in the workplace

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Thanks to new technology, there are several ways vending can help organizations looking for ways to improve workplace sustainability.

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Commuter food trends for 2022, and how vending can improve employees’ lives

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Healthy vending solutions at work allow commuters to have health-conscious foods and lunches that they will keep coming back to.

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Mixed reality jumpstarts gamification on numerous entertainment fronts

by Kevin Williams

The marriage of interactive game elements into the physical entertainment space has clearly gained momentum.

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The 'ins and outs' of EMV: What you need to know

by Carly Furman — CEO, Nayax

Card brands are mandating EMV to be required for unattended contactless (tap cards and NFC) transactions and recommended for contact transactions.

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Changing consumer demand fuels free-roaming VR

by Kevin Williams

The standalone/mobile VR headset market has been engulfed in a landgrab, mirroring the hype surrounding interpretations of what a VR fueled Metaverse will look…

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Theme park and theatrical VR concepts find new outlets

by Kevin Williams

Developers keep seeking and finding applications for virtual reality driven immersive entertainment.

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How budgeting helped us survive challenging times

by Ray Friedrich

Veteran convenience services operator Ray Friedrich describes key budget processes that allow a business to sustain a profit.

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Intellectual property rights: What they mean for kiosks and vending machines

by Bryan Wheelock — Attorney at Law, Principal, Harness IP

Intellectual property rights are critical for all types of technology. A patent attorney offers an overview of the main aspects of these rights for self-serve…

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What is the ‘digital takeaway’ for tomorrow’s LBE guest?

by Kevin Williams

Capturing memories and offering incentives to the guest to return and share in their enjoyment on property will extend far beyond our current understanding of…

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Photobooths strike back!

by Kevin Williams

With growing interest from Generation Z, new photo capture technology has has revived the photobooth market.

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Signs of amusement recovery cover the globe

by Kevin Williams

Vibrant trade shows and innovation on three continents point to a recovery for the amusement industry.

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G2E signals gaming industry rebound

by Kevin Williams

Observations at the Global Gaming Expo indicate the draw of competitive play and tournament action will be fundamental to the next generation of gamification…

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European developers show no shortage of VR versatility

by Kevin Williams

The IAAPA European Expo showcased a wealth of virtual reality innovation letting loose.

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IAAPA European Expo highlights immersive entertainment innovation

by Kevin Williams

Concepts introduced at the first IAAPA European Expo since 2019 focused on small footprints for deployment in family entertainment centers and other venues.

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Self-Service Innovation Summit reveals unattended technologies gaining traction

by Alex McCandless — SVP, Marketing, Worldnet Payments

Technology veteran Sabina Osorio, marketing director at Worldnet Payments, offers her insights on the Self-Service Innovation Summit, where she found…

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Video amusement strikes back!

by Kevin Williams

Video amusement game offerings are emerging from both established and new players on different continents.

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How vending machines are shaping the COVID recovery

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Vending machines provided a safe alternative to venturing out of offices or into crowded environments during the COVID lockdowns and were a necessity for some.

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