Advantech to launch outdoor self-service kiosk

January 7, 2020

Advantech, a provider of IoT intelligence systems and embedded platforms, will launch its UTK-932 Outdoor Self-Service Kiosk next week at the 2020 National…

Kiosk executives highly bullish on 2020

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

2019 marked the third straight year of excellent growth for self-service technology, and most kiosk industry executives say 2020 will be just as good if not…

Zebra Instant introduces self-service photo print terminal

January 6, 2020

Zebra Instant, a provider of smartphone photo printing and monetization technology, has introduced the Zebra Instant POS terminal, a…

'Giving Machines' for holiday donations surpass expectations in Denver

January 6, 2020

Vending machines in downtown Denver that allowed people to select an item to donate to the needy collected $625,000 worth of donations by the end of December…

Kiosks bring more parking options to Florida city

January 3, 2020

Motorists will have the option of parking at kiosks at the county parking garage in downtown Bradenton, Florida, according to a Bradenton Herald report. 

Michigan residents utilize self-service kiosks for driver license renewals

January 3, 2020

Michigan residents were able to renew vehicle licenses at self-serve kiosks at Kroger stores when state offices closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day…

Implementing alternative payment methods at the pump

It’s clear that consumers want more payment choices. And this extends to paying at the fuel pump. But while merchants, including gas station owners, are keen…

Jamaica debuts business registration kiosks

January 2, 2020

People aiming to register a business in Jamaica can now use a registration kiosk, according to a Jamaica Observer report.

Feig Electronics receives certification for contactless payment terminals

January 2, 2020

Feig Electronics, a provider of RFID readers and antennas, has received PCI 5.1 certification for its contactless payment terminals, according to a press…

Interactive kiosks in retirement homes: a handy guide

Adding interactive kiosks is a great way for seniors to get information they need, create a social space in retirement homes, and even play fun, interactive…

Blendid installs its second robotic smoothie kiosk

December 31, 2019

Robotic self-serve smoothie kiosk-maker, Blendid, has  installed its second location, this one at Sonoma State University's Charlie Brown Café earlier this…

Pennsylvania county installs self-serve kiosk for paying court costs

December 31, 2019

The York County, Pennsylvania Clerk of Courts has installed a kiosk in its lobby to make it easier for people to pay court costs, fines and restitution owed in…

Restaurant self-order kiosk evolution grabs reader interest in 2019

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks increase the speed of service for restaurants and improve order accuracy. The technology also improves order ticket size by upselling…

InLink enters bankruptcy after UK councils delay Wi-Fi kiosk installs

December 30, 2019

InLink, a company that has installed hundreds of Wi-Fi kiosks in the U.K., recently entered administration, the British form of bankruptcy, due to delays in…

Facial recognition to grow 12.5% annually through 2024

December 30, 2019

The facial recognition market is expected to grow at a combined annual growth rate of 12.5% for the forecast period 2019 to 2024, according to Mordor…

Kiosk offering 3D presentation tailored to the handicapped

December 27, 2019

Pluxity, a plug-in solution provider based in South Korea, has launched its PLUG Kiosk that provides 3D-based spatial information, according to a press release.

Aptito introduces self-order kiosk solution that integrates with delivery service

December 27, 2019

Aptito has introduced a self-ordering kiosk solution that integrates with food delivery services, according to a press release.

Florida lawmaker proposes sports betting through kiosks, mobile apps, websites

December 26, 2019

A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill to allow sports betting through self-service kiosks, mobile apps and websites, according to a South Florida Sun…

On Track Innovations raises $2.5 million

December 26, 2019

On Track Innovations Ltd., an Israel-based provider of near field communication and cashless payment solutions, has raised $2.5 million from private investors…

Are programmable RFID readers a faster path to smarter kiosks?

by Sean Houchin

A programmable RFID reader can provide an alternate route for introducing new smart functions to kiosks without extensive reprogramming or redesign.