AI’s full impact on OOH entertainment has barely begun

by Kevin Williams

Artificial intelligence will change every aspect of operating an entertainment enterprise, with many tools yet to be developed.

Pharmabox taps smart power management device to ensure continuous connectivity

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Pharmabox founder and CEO Alejandro Rodriguez faced connectivity issues as the company grew. A smart power management device, Switch Always On, continuously…

Top 5 coffee and tea trends for 2023

In the post-pandemic 'new normal,' health, sustainability and convenience are all top of mind for consumers. Coffee and tea preferences are carrying over from…

VR enters new phase amid tech sector restructuring

by Kevin Williams

2023 marks a period of moving towards what is coined 'phase five' — ultra slim headsets with wireless or tethered technology, incorporating sophisticated…

Time to upgrade your coffee equipment?

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Is your convenience services business offering the most up-to-date coffee machines?

In Memoriam: Thank you for your service, Tim Sanford

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Tim Sanford, who recently passed away, was not only an industry journalist but a true industry historian.

Threats rise against ATMs: How to defend

by Simon Powley — Head of Advisory Services, Diebold Nixdorf

As the technical capabilities of ATMs have increased, so has the sophistication of physical and digital attacks looking to access the cash and consumer data…

Economic uncertainty fertilizes crop of regional entertainment parks

by Kevin Williams

Mid-scale entertainment resorts can offer more compelling entertainment on a smaller scale, supporting the expected audience generated regionally.

‘Eatertainment,’ social entertainment stake new claims

by Kevin Williams

The move to more technology-enhanced experiences for entertainment customers is a distinction in the re-emergence of both social entertainment and…

What is an integrated POS and how does it work?

The key to effectively using an integrated POS lies in choosing the right tool.

Japan bids to reclaim its amusement scene crown

by Kevin Williams

Japan's amusement players work to redefine their facility business with enticing music and video games amidst an explosion in capsule gaming and crane machine…

Common misconceptions about managed connectivity

Much if not most of today's self-service equipment must be connected to a network in order to work properly. An expert reviews all the connectivity components…

‘Tech Job Apocalypse’ throws VR entertainment a curve ball

by Kevin Williams

The recent tech layoffs undermine the development of VR, AR and MR as the post pandemic entertainment landscape offers enormous opportunity.

10 EMV facts every self-service machine operator should know

EMV chip and EMV contactless use higher security levels than traditional magnetic stripe to process a card payment. As consumers adopt EMV-enabled cards for…

Social entertainment to make 2023 a year to remember

by Kevin Williams

Social entertainment joins mid-scale resort projects and emerging technology to make 2023 a pivotal year for the amusements and entertainment industry.

Vending machines in HORECA locations?

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

The vending machine clearly has much to offer the HORECA industries in the post pandemic era.

What’s ahead for workplace coffee in 2023?

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Trends to watch in 2023 for office coffee: dual milk coffee machines, CBD coffee beans and brew, cold brew coffee and powdered non-dairy milk.

Amusement kiosks carve a niche in the unattended VR space

by Kevin Williams

Upright kiosks provide a versatile format for competition in VR enhanced immersive games.

Immersive display enclosures tap emerging digital technologies

by Kevin Williams

Projection and flat display technologies are delivering a new level of engagement to attractions and entertainment.

Why ‘mixed reality’ gets harder to define in immersive entertainment

by Kevin Williams

The mixed reality banner has extended to include augmented reality, projection mapping, immersive screens and much more in immersive entertainment.