Pandemic reopenings may be premature; why self-service needs to step forward

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Higher coronavirus hospitalizations in some states could get out of control unless robust tracing measures are deployed, and a slowdown in long awaited…

Wisconsin rules cellphone charging kiosks with video game to be illegal gambling machines

June 15, 2020

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that cellphone charging kiosks known as "Pow’r Up" machines that let users win or lose money by playing a video game…

Gold Medal launches mobile hand sanitizing station

June 15, 2020

Gold Medal Products Co., a provider of concession stand equipment to the foodservice industry, recently introduced its mobile hand sanitizing station to help…

Applied Imaging introduces personnel kiosks with body temperature screening

June 15, 2020

Applied Imaging, a manufacturer of office products, has added personnel kiosks with body temperature screening to its product offering as part of its…

2 ways digital signage can make your store post-quarantine ready

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

As states reopen, many retailers are struggling to set standards in place to protect both employees and customers. One way retailers, restaurants and other…

Navori Labs launches QL Access Control for entrance management

June 12, 2020

Navori Labs has launched QL Access Control, an add-on for its digital signage software to allow retailers to monitor and secure traffic into stores. QL Access…

Impulsify designs unattended retail markets for apartment buildings

June 12, 2020

Impulsify Inc., a retail technology provider, has been contracted to design self-service Grab-and-Go markets for six apartment communities on the East Coast…

Cognize introduces AI based temperature check, mask screening and social distancing solution

June 12, 2020

Cognize, a health science and technology company that enables institutions and companies to improve health and safety through artificial intelligence based…

Anthem Blue Cross deploys telehealth kiosks in California

June 12, 2020

Anthem Blue Cross has deployed more than 200 digital kiosks in health centers across California to provide real-time video interpretation services and access…

Maysteel Industries introduces Germ Guard to prevent illness

June 11, 2020

Maysteel Industries LLC, a sheet metal fabricator, announced the launch of its polycarbonate Germ Guard accessory line to help prevent the spread of illness…

United Airlines requires passengers to complete health assessment at check-in

June 11, 2020

United Airlines has become the first major U.S. airline to ask all passengers to complete a health self-assessment during their check-in process, according to…

IBM discontinues use of facial recognition in the interest of racial justice

June 11, 2020

IBM has announced that it no longer offers general purpose IBM facial recognition or analysis software.

Panasonic and PopID partner to bring facial recognition to restaurants, retailers

June 11, 2020

Panasonic Corporation of North America and PopID, a Cali Group company, have partnered to bring facial recognition ordering and payment processes to both the…

Starbucks closing 400 stores

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Over the next 18 months, Starbucks will increase convenience-led formats in company-operated locations with drive-thru and curbside pickup options, as well as…

Magnet Analytics stakes its claim with personal electronics kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Eduardo Alvarez was quick to realize how a retail kiosk serves a customer need. Developing a product and a business model to meet that need has been a gradual…

Hudson to introduce PPE vending machines to US airports

June 10, 2020

Hudson, a travel products retailer with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, plans to…

Robotic video display kiosk can invite diners to 'roll on in' for pizza

What if you had a way to send out a kind of unpaid pizza emissary who displayed enticing video of your brand's menu items to passersby to pull them in to eat?

Las Vegas introduces QR payment codes, touchless ticket kiosks for parking

June 10, 2020

The city of Las Vegas has introduced touchless payment options as gaming reopens in Nevada, according to a news3lv.com report. Motorists will be able to scan…

IoT company Qopper introduces temperature check kiosk

June 10, 2020

Qopper, an IoT network that monitors and automates retail and commercial space operations, has introduced a temperature kiosk with facial recognition and QR…

Digital Media Vending taps Global Vending Group for PPE distribution

June 10, 2020

Digital Media Vending International has teamed with Global Vending Group, an Amherst, New York based vending equipment distributor, to distribute PPE automated…