Implementing unattended payment solutions? 7 things to keep in mind

Before upgrading your kiosk to accept more cashless pyment options, it’s critical to make sure you're incorporating all the necessary components, features and…

Human image sensing technology makes big strides; Omron steps forward

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

One of the most powerful biometric identification tools have come across at trade shows recently is the HVC-P2 from Omron Electronic Components LLC, an…

Will EV charger network support surging customer demand?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The EV market is expanding rapidly, but whether or not the EV infrastructure expands fast enough to support customer demand will depend on the commitment of…

Does your business need a self-service solution?

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Self-service kiosks are rapidly becoming the solution for many of these problems across a multitude of industries and use cases. Here are some questions to…

Intel Compute Card brings new flexibility to kiosks

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

The Contec C5 leverages the Intel Compute Card and its low-power, high-performance platform to enable a compact footprint backed by proven Intel architecture.

Payments innovation requires smarter testing

New technology and innovation is changing the way consumers want to pay, but the increasingly rapid pace of change also creates challenges and vulnerabilities…

Consumer demand for restaurant kiosks is on the rise

Guests of all ages, not just millennials, would visit a restaurant more often if self-serve kiosks were available, new research finds.

Bitcoin and cash: When two worlds collide, ATMs need to get it right

Bitcoin ATMs that enable users to buy and sell bitcoins for cash are making bitcoin more available. While the number of bitcoin ATMs is still fairly low…

Are kiosks the future of digital signage?

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

As the worlds of digital signage and kiosks continually collide, and the demand for better content grows, one question emerges: Are kiosks the future of…

Getting AI right: 3 rules that will show results

Artificial intelligence brings a wealth of opportunity for improving customer interactive experiences, but being a new science, there are plenty of pitfalls…

ICX Summit fever is really heating up; Don’t be left behind!

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

The IXC Summit June 12-14 in Dallas at the Omni Hotels & Resorts will cover the landscape from kiosks to digital signage to mobile and beyond to give attendees…

Haptic technology: how it will unlock the potential of touch in self-serve kiosks

Haptic technology is poised to give consumers a new, more intuitive and more human way to engage with self-serve kiosk interfaces, and to connect with the…

How mobile pay, AI and biometrics are bringing new muscle to automatic merchandising

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The National Automatic Merchandising Association trade show floor featured POS equipment tailored to a consumer who is comfortable with mobile payment, and…

Personalization and physical-digital integration dominate retail innovation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Recognizing the need for both physical stores and e-commerce, retailers seek solutions — including self-serve kiosks — to deliver more interactive customer…

2018 Kiosk Marketplace Census cites positive outlook driven by retail technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The 2018 Kiosk Marketplace Census Report confirms a positive outlook for the self-serve kiosk industry, giving statistical insight into the customer segments…

The top 5 POS features for self-service in stadiums and arenas

A self-serve point-of-sale system can shorten lines and create a smoother, more enjoyable experience for the fans in stadiums and arenas

Force sensing brings intuitive functionality to interactive touchscreen kiosk applications

by Ian Crosby — Sales & Marketing Director, Zytronic

Kiosk owners can retrofit force sensing by updating the firmware and adapting their application software to respond appropriately.

Limited-service restaurants take the lead with self-order kiosks as technology evolves

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Most observers expect self-service progress to continue in the restaurant space as both kiosk hardware and software evolve to make the ordering experience more…

Let’s get ‘phygital’: Changing trends of cash payment solutions in retail at NRF 2018

The winners will be those who are best able to understand the interplay between the physical and the digital to create the ultimate "phygital" experience.

Custom kiosk design – an inside look

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Custom kiosk design helps customers create a fully customized self-service solution to fit their individual use case.