California city launches free parking pilot amid kiosk concerns

June 22, 2026

The City of Chico, California, and the Downtown Chico Property Based Improvement District are launching a summer parking promotion that will provide up to two…

Police services go self-service in Flint

June 22, 2026

Residents of Flint, Michigan, can now access a range of police services through a new self-service kiosk installed in the lobby of the Flint Police Department…

Sacoa to showcase self-service kiosks at Bowl Expo 2026

June 22, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System will showcase its latest technology for bowling centers and family entertainment venues at International Bowl Expo 2026, scheduled for…

Self-checkout's shrink problem persists, report says

June 22, 2026

A new industry report finds that self-checkout has become the dominant transaction method in many retail stores, but it continues to generate higher levels of…

How to build kiosks for high-traffic environments

by Edward Roberto — Account Executive/Kiosk Whisperer, Frank Mayer and Associates

High-traffic sites require kiosks that can handle the added usage, which means success depends on choices made long before the first customer uses them.

Presented by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Hologram kiosks aiding students at Virginia college

June 19, 2026

South Korean hologram technology company Marketon has completed the installation of its educational hovering hologram systems at Columbia College in Vienna…

Gambling devices seized in Missouri

June 19, 2026

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that state and local law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at the Sit-N-Spin gaming…

Donorbox kiosks help driving fundraising success

June 19, 2026

Nonprofit fundraising platform Donorbox announced that organizations using its technology have now raised more than $4 billion in donations, according to a…

Tennessee parking system operator to refund overcharges

June 19, 2026

Tennessee drivers who believe they were improperly charged for parking, issued parking tickets in error or had their vehicles wrongfully booted can now seek…

Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…

AI checkout helps Aramark keep pace at MotoGP event

June 18, 2026

Aramark Spain supported food and beverage operations at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia from May 15-17, according to a press release, marking its…

Sacoa powers Win Park's transformation into family entertainment destination

June 18, 2026

Win Park, a seasonal arcade in Malgrat de Mar, Spain, has expanded into a full-scale family entertainment venue with the deployment of the Sacoa Cashless…

FTC greenlights 365 Retail Markets acquisition of Cantaloupe

June 18, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order allowing 365 Retail Markets to proceed with its $848 million acquisition of Cantaloupe Inc.…

Caregiver kiosk helps combat isolation

June 18, 2026

A caregiver support kiosk at the Airdrie Public Library in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, is helping family caregivers find resources, peer support and a sense of…

Glass Media debuts transparent kiosk

June 17, 2026

Glass-Media has introduced its AI-Enabled Transparent Concierge Kiosk, a customer engagement platform that combines conversational AI with LG Electronics…

Chicago's proposed parking system sale sparks controversy

June 17, 2026

Chicago aldermen are seeking more time and information before voting on a proposed transfer of ownership of the city's privatized parking meter system…

Fort Bragg welcomes DMV reopening

June 17, 2026

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has reopened its office at Fort Bragg after a five-year closure that began during the COVID-19 pandemic…

Armaf turns airport traffic into fragrance sales with smart kiosk

June 16, 2026

Dubai-based Travel Retail Sales & Services, working with fragrance brand Armaf and Abu Dhabi Airports, has introduced what the companies describe as the…

Technology meets public health in South Carolina

June 16, 2026

Innovative Solutions Consulting & Counseling Group, working with the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund and the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood…

Canada town shuts down parking kiosks after porn problem

June 16, 2026

Centre Wellington Township in southwest Ontario, Canada, has temporarily suspended its paid parking program in the town of Elora while officials investigate a…