Bitcoin Depot takes the lead on preventing crypto fraud

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Bitcoin Depot is taking the lead in fighting crypto ATM/kiosk fraud. Will it be enough?

Universal removes self-service ticketing kiosks

March 9, 2026

Universal Orlando Resort has removed all self-service ticket kiosks from both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, according to a WDW…

National Retail Solutions wins 2 2026 CVAI Awards for AI, business transformation

March 9, 2026

National Retail Solutions has been named a dual winner in the inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards, presented by ChannelVision and Beka Business Media.

Bitcoin Bancorp to install 50 licensed bitcoin ATMs in Texas

March 6, 2026

Bitcoin Bancorp Inc. has announced it will begin installing 50 licensed bitcoin ATMs in convenience stores in Texas, with plans to deploy up to 200 machines…

More optometrists raise concerns over vision testing kiosks

March 6, 2026

AI-enabled vision-testing kiosks are expanding rapidly across U.S. retail environments, but optometric organizations continue to raise concerns about patient…

How Casinos Use Plustek Scanners to Modernize Guest Verification

Casinos are deploying Plustek ID and passport scanners to streamline guest verification, reduce fraud, and support AML/KYC compliance. From loyalty enrollment…

Marijuana kiosks coming to Arizona senior communities

March 5, 2026

Seniors residing in Arizona independent living communities may soon have access to kiosks that allow them to learn about and purchase marijuana products from…

Nigeria expands government feedback system with kiosks

March 4, 2026

Nigeria's federal government has reactivated and upgraded its national ReportGov feedback system, deploying physical kiosks at major international airports to…

Pharmacy group pushes back against prescription kiosks

March 3, 2026

A pharmacist trade group is pushing back against Amazon's new prescription-dispensing kiosks, warning that the technology risks reducing pharmacy care to a…

SandStar debuts VRK AI vending kiosk

March 3, 2026

SandStar has debuted the SandStar VRK, an vending kiosk featuring AI computer vision.

The OnMed CareStation targets healthcare access gaps as telehealth accelerates

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Physician shortages, rising costs and uneven access to care increasingly plague the U.S. healthcare system. Helping address those issues are telehealth kiosks…

National Retail Solutions Wins Two Inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards for AI Innovation and Business Transformation

National Retail Solutions (NRS) has been named a dual winner in the inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards, presented by ChannelVision and Beka Business Media. Recognized…

Mobile kiosks help Arizona homeless get IDs

March 2, 2026

Efforts to provide state-issued IDs or driver's licenses to people experiencing homelessness are expanding through the deployment of mobile kiosks in Arizona…

French airport expands self-service capabilities

February 27, 2026

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg in eastern France has introduced self-check-in services for selected airlines as part of its ongoing modernization efforts…

Union County, New Jersey to host aging services kiosks

February 27, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners of Union County, New Jersey, is hosting Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) events in March to help seniors and caregivers learn about…

ATM Geeks expands field services

February 26, 2026

ATM Geeks is expanding its ATM field services through its team of technicians. The company is run by ATM veterans including Nick Mehdi, former owner of…

National Retail Solutions, Krasdale Foods team to empower bodegas

February 26, 2026

National Retail Solutions is partnering with Krasdale Foods in a shared mission to support independently owned and operated neighborhood retailers.

Kiosks at Disneyland Paris to begin accepting annual pass discounts

February 26, 2026

Disneyland Paris will begin allowing Annual Passholders to use their food discounts at self-service kiosks, addressing complaints from guests who previously…

California orders CoinMe to refund $175K to customers

February 26, 2026

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has issued a consent order against Seattle-based crypto kiosk operator CoinMe Inc. for…

National Retail Solutions Partners with El Especialito to Launch Contest with $1,000 Prize

National Retail Solutions (NRS) is proud to announce its collaboration with El Especialito, the nation’s largest Spanish-language weekly newspaper, to launch…