Redbox pushes back under new ownership

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Redbox plans to roll out new movie rental kiosks to counteract the decline that has occurred in recent years. The company believes movie rental kiosks have a…

How vulnerable are kiosks to hacking? Part 2 – What operators can do

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As hacking becomes a bigger threat to computers, kiosk operators must stay current with operating systems and invest in kiosk software. Kiosk experts offer…

How vulnerable are kiosks to hacking? Part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology advances, computers become more susceptible to hacking and unintended use scenarios. Kiosks are also vulnerable to these attacks.

Self-order kiosks make a big splash at NRA Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurants are driving much of the kiosk industry's growth, including partnerships among kiosk providers and POS software specialists.

CONNECT Summit to tackle mobile technology's impact on restaurants, retail

Jayson Tipp, Nikki Baird among the keynote speakers for the fourth annual executive event.

Pornographic video at D.C.'s Union Station disassembled; content provider takes responsibility, claims it wasn't a hack

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A kiosk in a public transit station displayed pornographic content because the operating system was not properly secured.

Hacked digital signage displays porn in Union Station

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Commuters at Union Station got a little more than they asked for when a recently installed display began to play porn videos.

Help us define a 'self serve kiosk'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In the interest of improving customer understanding of self-serve kiosks, Kiosk Marketplace will be providing an official definition,with reader input. Readers…

Technology fuels demand for industrial supply distribution systems, part 2: computer peripherals

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As more companies provide employees with computers, managing computer peripherals has become a growing sector for providers of worksite product distribution.

Technology fuels demand for industrial supply distribution systems, part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology developed in the kiosk industry has application in inventory control and distribution, a market that is rapidly expanding worldwide.

Special Report: 'tipping point' on the way for restaurant self-serve kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A special report explores the growing interest by restaurants in self order kiosks. While determining return on investment poses challenges, the market is…

ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks, part 3: assistive technologies make inroads

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Assistive technology for the disabled has improved and become more pervasive in recent years, offering an opportunity for kiosk manufacturers to better serve…

ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks, part 2: why legal confusion reigns

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A lack of clarity in the Americans with Disabilities Act has led to numerous instances where people with disabilities have encountered problems when trying to…

ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks: part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Because the ADA does not specify how kiosks should accommodate the visually impaired, the industry is challenged in how to comply with the law's mandate.

Vending/micro market veteran ready to take on Amazon Go

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A vending/micro market veteran has developed a technology, featuring artificial intelligence, he believes will disrupt the consumer goods distribution industry.

How self-serve kiosks can rescue corporate dining — part 2: how the solution came to be

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While self-serve kiosks allow corporate dining locations to eliminate the cashier and improve the speed of service for customers, there had been no…

How self-serve kiosks can rescue corporate dining — part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The self-serve kiosk rewrites the economics of corporate dining.

Urban repopulation fuels 'smart cities' kiosks, Olea Kiosks report notes

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The repopulation of urban centers has encouraged governments to improve access to transportation and various types of public information. Smart cities kiosks…

EV charging rates reach new heights, expanding options for a rapidly growing industry

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Numerous factors are influencing the rapid growth of EV charging stations. Faster charging technology is expanding options for property owners interested in…

Changing kiosk technology brings new verticals and applications, part 2: the pace accelerates

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Evolving kiosk technology has accelerated innovation, creating more opportunities for kiosks to facilitate tasks for businesses and organizations. Part 2 in…