Top Technology News

Slang AI, the first and leading AI platform purpose-built for hospitality, announced that it has secured $36 million in Series B funding led by US Venture Partners (USVP), bringing the company’s total funding to $68 million. The round includes $28M of equity and $8M of debt. Thayer Investment Partners and former Stripe COO Claire Hughes […]

Apex Order Pickup Solutions, the pioneer in smart food  order pickup technology, announced its expansion to the casino market with installations at two eateries at the Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, CA. Resort customers placing mobile orders at either venue now receive a text as soon as their food is ready, […]

Creative Realities, Inc. (“Creative Realities,” “CRI,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CREX), a leading provider of digital signage, media and AdTech solutions, today announced the launch of Digital Drive-Thru 2.0, a next-generation modular digital menu board system engineered to help operators streamline installation, simplify maintenance and scale their drive-thru environments over time. Designed for drive-thru environments […]

Nibble has appointed Allen Beck as Vice President, a move that reinforces the company’s commitment to building catering technology shaped by real operational experience rather than abstract product theory. Beck brings a career rooted in building restaurant growth from the ground up. He spent more than a decade at Costa Vida, where he advanced from […]

Ojos Locos, the culturally-rooted sports cantina, is kicking off 2026 with a refreshed guest experience, introducing a new loyalty program alongside menu and beverage enhancements designed to deliver more authentic Latin flavors and greater value. The updates reflect the brand’s continued investment in quality, hospitality and the communities it serves across the Southwest. At the center […]

Olo announced it has completed the acquisition of Spendgo, an industry-proven loyalty and guest engagement platform. Olo Loyalty will enable restaurant brands to enhance guest engagement and increase profitability alongside Olo’s suite of ordering, payment, unified guest data, and marketing solutions. The acquisition addresses a critical need, as approximately 65 percent of locations on Olo today […]

Paytronix, an Access Company, the leader in loyalty and guest engagement solutions, today announced a new partnership with Deliverect, the leading global food tech SaaS company. Now integrated, the two platforms aim to provide joint customers with a turnkey, affordable digital solution that ultimately streamlines accessibility to premier online ordering, delivery, and guest engagement software. This […]

Loman AI, a leading AI phone answering platform for restaurants, today announced a new integration with OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech. This partnership allows restaurants using both platforms to seamlessly manage reservations through Loman’s AI phone agent—enabling guests to book, modify, confirm, or cancel reservations by phone without needing to speak to a […]

EveryBite, the restaurant-tech company behind SmartMenu™, today announced it’s joining Olo’s partner ecosystem, making it easier for restaurants to deliver more personal, connected dining experiences. Smarter Choices, Happier Guests With over 7 million visits and counting across 7,000+ restaurant locations, SmartMenu™ is transforming how diners discover what to eat. Each visit sparks meaningful engagement, with guests exploring […]

Toast, the all-in-one digital technology platform built for restaurants, and Uber Technologies, Inc., today announced a multi-year strategic global partnership focused on product innovation and go-to-market initiatives designed to help restaurants grow their businesses and better serve guests. Beginning in the United States and Canada, Toast and Uber will deepen their integration to deliver innovations […]

Paytronix, an Access company, today announced the launch of Journey Builder, an AI-powered campaign automation tool that enables marketers to create sophisticated, multi-touchpoint guest journeys in minutes. Journey Builder is the first release in Paytronix’s enhanced Guest Engagement Suite—a unified platform that helps restaurants and convenience stores build lasting relationships through automation, real-time insights, and […]

The IAAPA Trade Show is the premier global gathering for the attractions industry, bringing together over 40,000 attendees and 1,100 exhibitors in Orlando to unveil cutting-edge products, breakthrough innovations, and unmatched opportunities for learning and networking. “The Industry Group will present the latest in touchless solutions, sleek countertop systems, next-gen interactive digital signage, and conversational AI audio […]

OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology, launched its revamped loyalty program, OpenTable Regulars. For diners, the new program provides updated ways to redeem points on experiences and introduces enhanced status benefits. For restaurants, it helps drive repeat business. The program – free to all OpenTable users – allows diners to earn points for every […]

Paytronix, the leader in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores, and Qu, the unified commerce platform pioneering intelligent edge technology for enterprise restaurants, today announced an integration connecting the Paytronix guest experience platform and Qu POS. The partnership gives operators a fully unified way to run loyalty and gift card programs across every channel, while […]

Zeta Global, the AI Marketing Cloud, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Marigold to acquire Marigold’s enterprise software business, including Marigold Loyalty, Cheetah Digital, Selligent, Sailthru, Liveclicker, and Grow. This acquisition advances four key levers of Zeta’s strategy, including: “This acquisition fits squarely within our disciplined criteria to pursue accretive, strategically […]