Kiosk Marketplace seeks your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk Marketplace once again asks readers to provide their input for the annual Kiosk Marketplace Census Report.

PopID teams with Japan Computer Vision to launch PopPay in Japan

November 10, 2021

PoplD has teamed with Japan Computer Vision, a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp, to launch PopPay, PoplD's face- recognition-based ordering and payment system, in…

The Challenges of Cooling Self-Service Kiosks in Outdoor Applications

Many factors affect the selection of cooling and ventilation units for self-service kiosks. Outdoor applications present additional concerns that need to be…

Amazon, Starbucks mulling cashierless store?

November 9, 2021

Amazon and Starbucks have reportedly discussed a co-branded, cashierless coffee shop, expanding on Amazon Go's "just walk out" technology, according to an…

Phoenix casino introduces BetMGM sports betting kiosks

November 9, 2021

Gila River Hotels & Casinos in Phoenix has opened the BetMGM Sportsbook at Vee Quiva, the first opening of a BetMGM retail sportsbook in Arizona and…

Frank Mayer display grabs OmniShopper Award

November 9, 2021

Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. has received a 2021 OmniShopper Award from the Path to Purchase Institute for its LED+ display for GE Lighting, a Savant…

Travelex introduces self service stores at Amsterdam airport

November 9, 2021

Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has introduced a pair of concept stores featuring self service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

Sydney Olympic Park to feature projected touch sensors for wayfinding

November 9, 2021

Visitors to the Sydney Olympic Park will have the benefit of Zytronic projected touch sensors to navigate their way around the park, according to a press…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Neonode

Neonode provides advanced optical sensing solutions for contactless touch, touch, gesture control, and in-cabin monitoring. Building on experience acquired…

Canada Post introduces parcel lockers

November 9, 2021

Canada Post Corp., a Canadian postal operator, has introduced parcel lockers as part of its 24-hour parcel drop-off and pickup services at the High Prairie…

New Jersey Transit installs 558 contactless payment ticket machines

November 9, 2021

New Jersey Transit has installed 558 ticket vending machines that offer contactless payment using contactless cards or mobile wallet payment, according to a…

Columbia Basin sites offer Narcan vending machines

November 9, 2021

Moses Lake and Wenatchee in Washington's Columbia Basin now offer vending machines carrying Narcan nasal spray prescription medicine for opioid overdose…

MedAvail to install pharmacy kiosks in Florida

November 9, 2021

MedAvail Holdings Inc., a technology-enabled retail pharmacy company, will install three SpotRx locations featuring kiosks in partnership with InnovaCare…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: MicroTouch

MicroTouch, global leader in the touch solutions market, is at the forefront of projected capacitive leadership for nearly 40 years. MicroTouch offers a broad…

Best practices for cooling outdoor kiosks

by Steve Coulton — sales, kooltronic

Self-service kiosks are often exposed to extreme temperatures and humidity which can damage the sensitive electronic components. It is important to consider an…

Self-service upright VR kiosk innovation marches on

by Kevin Williams

The upright kiosk remains a popular genre for VR deployment, especially for venues that want to dip into the immersive waters but do not have the space or deep…

NAMA lauds, criticizes infrastructure bill

November 8, 2021

The House passage Friday of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act won both praise and criticism from the National Automatic Merchandising Association.

Carvana lifts Q3 2021 revenue, widens loss

November 8, 2021

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying used cars that delivers cars to customers with a massive, coin-operated vending machine, improved its Q3, 202…

Infrastructure bill allocates billions for EV charging stations

November 8, 2021

The infrastructure package passed by Congress Friday supports construction of a national network of electric vehicle charging stations, according to a report…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: ExpressCube

Kiosks can now add parcel Dimensioning capabilities. ExpressCube has just launched a New Low Cost, easy to use dimensioning technology that fits in any kiosk…