While new high-tech vending machines are being released with options such as touch screens, nutritional information displays, wireless coin dispensers, stock monitors and biometric payments, some feel the idea of moving forward with biometric-based payments on the devices may not work yet, according to a Retail Solutions Online article.

MovieQ, an automated movie and game rental chain, is using UPM Raflatac RFID tags, along with a proprietary, RFID-enabled robotic solution to streamline entertainment selection and rental processes for California consumers.

The Afghan National Army Air Force (ANAAF) is utilizing biometrics as a way to improve upon the military branch’s accountability, according to a NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan article. While there was no system for those entering the military before, the ANAAF now has a system that collects a digital picture, a thumb print and an iris scan that will be kept on file.

Next Generation Vending and Food Service, a Massachusetts-based company that deals in hi-tech vending machines, is trialing new vending machines that include biometrics, credit card-based machines and those featuring touchscreens in the northeast, according to a CrunchGear article.