ATM
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To make it easier for students to grab a slice of everyone's favorite college staple, French company Paline is installing its first Pizza ATM in the US at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Available 24/7, the machine dispenses boxed, 12-inch pies in 3 minutes.
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Tired of having to remember PINs, or having a wallet full of plastic cards? Well, if EyeLock has its way, you eventually won't have to. It's created an ATM that has no keypad, card reader or screen. Known as the Irving concept, it utilizes an iris scanner and an app instead.
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Taking inspiration from the defense mechanism of the bombardier beetle, researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a film that, when damaged, instantly releases a hot foam to discourage malicious actions. One promising application for the film is to prevent vandalism of ATMs.
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While many of us worry about the ways in which Google Glass could be used to infringe on peoples' privacy, scientists in Germany have instead developed a process in which the high-tech eyewear could be used to keep shady characters from obtaining your PIN while you used an automated teller.
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Brazil’s Edra Equipamentos has developed an eco-friendly ATM booth crafted from environmentally friendly raw materials.
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A shopping center in London is the recipient of the UK's first gold-dispensing ATM.
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NCR is putting the "teller" back in the automated teller machine with the unveiling of an ATM with integrated two-way video conferencing that lets users talk live with a remote teller through the ATM.
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The Reverse Vending Machine takes in recyclable bottles and cans, and dispenses a cash deposit in return.
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The Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi now has the world's first permanent gold-dispensing vending machine.
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A South African bank armed ATMs with pepper spray to prevent theft. So far, it's only attacked employees.
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ADT has released their anti skimming security solution to help prevent theft of financial information at ATMs.