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Three recent studies examine topics ranging from customer acceptance of self-service kiosks to AI-powered healthcare kiosks and the growing role of vending…
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As New York prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches, the city's decision to livestream games on 200 LinkNYC kiosks suggests a broader future for digital public…
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Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…
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New York's LaGuardia Airport is testing what may be the next evolution of passenger assistance: interactive AI-powered hologram ambassadors. LaGuardia recently…
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Few environments are better suited to self-service technology than airports. The need to serve large numbers of people quickly and efficiently has made…
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Access to healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult in many rural communities across the United States. The issue is particularly challenging when it comes…
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Retailers are rapidly expanding self-service technology far beyond the traditional checkout lane as they look to improve customer experience, streamline store…
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The pace of smart city kiosk deployments appears to be increasing in the United States as cities accelerate investments in digital infrastructure, downtown…
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Crave Robotics recently secured certifications for its kiosks from UL Solutions, NSF International and the National Automatic Merchandising Association over a…
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Industry veteran Ron Bowers passed away April 25. He worked for Frank Mayer & Associates for 35 years.
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Crypto kiosks face mounting state bans amid rising fraud, with $333 million in reported losses in 2025. While regulation is expected to shrink the market short…
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Many Americans have found themselves shut out of the legal system, whether that be for cost, a lack of knowledge or the intimidation of trying to navigate…
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Kiosk operators need to consider a number of regulatory issues, including ADA compliance, cash acceptance regulations, energy standards and data privacy.
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Smart pickup lockers are helping address one of the key points (and cost issues) in restaurant operations. Additionally, their success is opening the door to…
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A federal court ruled that Bitcoin Depot's clickwrap agreements on its kiosks were enforceable in a scam victim case. What does this mean for kiosk clickwrap…
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The vision-screening sector has delivered steady growth over the past several years. One study shows these kiosks can reach $2.7 billion by 2032.
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The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show takes place December 14-16 in Miami Beach this year. Here are the many reasons to attend.
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Bitcoin Depot is taking the lead in fighting crypto ATM/kiosk fraud. Will it be enough?
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Physician shortages, rising costs and uneven access to care increasingly plague the U.S. healthcare system. Helping address those issues are telehealth kiosks…
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In order to handle security concerns, schools are increasingly using kiosks to manage visitors.
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