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AI Robot Enforces Social Distancing At S. Korean Coffee Shop
Artificial Intelligence // May 25, 2020

A smart factory in South Korea has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to help people stay socially distanced and keep the coronavirus contained as the country reopens. A cafe in Daejeon, South Korea is using a robot barista to serve people lattes and make...

Starbucks Consumers In Japan Can Pay With NCF Pen
Innovation // September 18, 2019

Starbucks has announced the release of an actual pen that consumers can use to pay at the register in Japan, according to reports. The pen is the fourth product released in the Starbucks Touch line in the country. Previous Touch releases included a phone case...

Is Starbucks Planning To Help Consumers Pay With Bitcoin?
Bitcoin // August 03, 2018

In potentially big bitcoin news, Starbucks is involved in a project that could help cryptocurrency holders spend their digital coins: The coffee chain said it is among the companies that will work with Intercontinental Exchange’s planned digital asset company, dubbed Bakkt. The company will have...

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AI Robot Enforces Social Distancing At S. Korean Coffee Shop

May 25, 2020
A smart factory in South Korea has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to help people stay socially distanced and keep the coronavirus contained as the country reopens. A cafe in Daejeon, South Korea is using a robot barista to serve people lattes and make it easier for consumers to stay the recommended six feet […]

Starbucks Consumers In Japan Can Pay With NCF Pen

September 18, 2019
Starbucks has announced the release of an actual pen that consumers can use to pay at the register in Japan, according to reports. The pen is the fourth product released...

Is Starbucks Planning To Help Consumers Pay With Bitcoin?

August 03, 2018
In potentially big bitcoin news, Starbucks is involved in a project that could help cryptocurrency holders spend their digital coins: The coffee chain said it is among the companies that...