Amazon Go competitors make case for eliminating cashiers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The NRF Big Show in New York City debuted a host of cashierless checkout technologies hoping to capitalize on the interest generated by Amazon Go.

Interactive kiosk innovations let loose at NRF Big Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-serve kiosks were dominant on the NRF trade show floor, offering a range of technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality…

5G, AI and AR: a changing retail world on display at CES

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosks allow retailers to marry the in-store shopping experience with the content-rich experience of online shopping and research. 5G, AI, virtual reality and…

4 ways digital kiosks are transforming the patient check-in process

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

As patient check-in kiosks find their way into healthcare facilities and hospitals across the country, they're improving efficiency, providing secure access to…

8 digital signage uses in cannabis dispensaries

Recent applications of digital signage in marijuana dispensaries have highlighted how the merging of displays, content management software and point of sale…

Restaurant self-serve kiosks: Is the tipping point almost here?

by Michael Kasavana — Consultant, K-Team

Self-ordering kiosks are now more popular in quick service and fast casual restaurants than at any time in the past. A foodservice technology expert reviews…

How kiosks can help retailers simplify the busy holiday season

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Despite increases in online purchases, consumers are still turning to brick and mortar stores to meet their holiday shopping needs — especially those who find…

McDonald’s touchscreen study calls for zero tolerance approach

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The McDonald's touchscreens sampled in the U.K. study have caused no illnesses to date, indicating that the risk is being managed. But that’s not the end of…

Customer facing features for POS kiosks

Customer facing kiosks require platforms that integrate with legacy management services and APIs which enable newer cloud-based infrastructure and maintain…

5 ways colleges and universities can implement kiosks and digital signage on campus

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Colleges and universities can implement digital kiosks and signage for information sharing, bill payment, wayfinding, banner ID printing and check-in.

ADA compliant screen readers? Garbage-in, garbage-out...

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

The content in the coding of the software application must be compatible with the screen reader to be compliant with federal disability access rules.

Square integration with Kiosk Pro app enables self-service for iPads

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The functionality of the Kiosk Pro app moves to a whole new level with the upcoming integration of Square POS payments, which will allow iPads to perform…

Connected parking kiosks take the lead in creating 'smart cities' infrastructure

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Parking kiosks will provide much of the infrastructure for smart cities, which promise a higher quality of life for millions of people.

Outdoor kiosks and displays call for accelerated environmental testing

Kiosk and digital signage designers have to understand limitations of an outdoor display and what needs to be done in ensure it will survive in harsh…

Remembering Lyle Bunn: Digital signage analyst, consultant extraordinaire, friend

by Christopher Hall

Leading digital signage industry analyst and consultant Lyle Bunn died Oct. 9 of complications from colon cancer. He was a longtime friend of and contributor…

Diebold Nixdorf confab shares strategies for tapping multiple ecosystems

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Diebold Nixdorf International Management Seminar encouraged attendees to focus on their customers' "connected commerce" journey, an experience that…

How to prevent digital skimmer attacks threatening e-commerce

Expanding e-commerce has drawn the attention of hackers adept at skimming credit cards. Companies active in online commerce need to pay attention to data…

Why electronic access control should be part of kiosk design

Electronic access solutions can serve as stand-alone access control devices, or they can be connected to a network for remote access control. While enhancing…

Will digital technology solve McDonald's woes?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

McDonald's recently did a massive $6B digital signage, kiosk makeover. But will this be enough to solve its woes?

How self-serve kiosks can make a grand statement

by Kathy Doyle — President, Networld

The wrap is going to tell the kiosk's story every day. It will serve as the kiosk’s advertising, promotion, product offering, contact info and more. Done well…