Digital kiosk’s original purpose remains, extends to multiple applications

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

The purpose of first interactive kiosk in 1977 was to provide users information. That purpose continues to drive the expansion of self-service kiosks, which…

Lavu partners with Omnivore to bring POS technology to foodservice

October 23, 2019

Lavu, a provider of mobile point-of-sale systems for foodservice operators, has partnered with Omnivore, a universal POS connection for third-party foodservice…

OptConnect's ema:Play development kits to provide Banyan Hills Technologies’ IoT platform

October 23, 2019

OptConnect, a provider of managed wireless services, has partnered with Banyan Hills Technologies to integrate Banyan's customizable IoT platform, called…

Hong Kong clinic deploys interactive touchscreens for patients

October 22, 2019

LifeHub, a Hong Kong healthcare provider, recently deployed a pair of automated touchscreens to interact with patients at its clinic, according to a press…

Charmin kiosk dispenses free toilet paper in NYC park

October 22, 2019

Looking for free toilet paper in New York City? Charmin not only gave out toilet paper, but tote bags and T-shirts at a kiosk while a blue bear mascot posed…

Sports betting jumpstarts gaming and kiosks; (hey, cash isn't dead)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Gaming continues to grow as a popular form of entertainment as more states permit sports betting. While not one of the larger kiosk verticals, gaming continues…

Applova launches kiosk for QSRs, retail

October 21, 2019

Applova Inc., a fintech provider specializing in ordering and engagement technologies and formerly known as Apptizer, has launched the Applova Kiosk with…

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions promotes Steve Fox

October 21, 2019

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has promoted Steve Fox from vice president of global services to senior vice president, head of global services. He will…

Fastenal reports 7.8% third quarter sales increase

October 18, 2019

Fastenal, a provider of wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies that uses vending machines to dispense supplies to worksite employees…

Chicago suburb introduces interactive informational kiosks

October 18, 2019

The city of Aurora, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, has officially activated eight interactive informational kiosks known as Cityposts, which the city council…

JCM Global teams with eConnect to improve casino security using facial recognition

October 17, 2019

JCM Global, which provides its patented FUZION technology, is partnering with eConnect to further increase casino security and enhance surveillance and audit…

Noble partners with Epson to streamline in-venue mobile food, drink orders

October 17, 2019

Noble, an on-premise experience platform that streamlines food and beverage operations for venues, has adopted the Epson TM-m30 and TM-T20II POS receipt…

Digital Signage & the Internet of Things

Digital displays are no longer the passive carriers of content. IoT devices are allowing displays to make content decisions in real time, while providing…

The dark side of restaurant automation: data management challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service kiosks, and other automation technologies, deliver greater efficiencies to restaurants, but managing the data for managing equipment presents more…

Toshiba delivers interactive digital signage to Florida church

October 16, 2019

Toshiba America Business Solutions is deploying its Virtuoso interactive digital signage kiosks at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples…

Kiosk provides fast money access for incarcerated

October 16, 2019

The newly-installed JailATM, at the Reno Justice Court in Nevada, lets family and friends deposit money to inmate's jail accounts without having to visit them…

Airport travelers smile for World Smile Day to create 'hashtag mosaic'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Travelers to John F. Kennedy International Airport were greeted by a billboard display encouraging them to take pictures of themselves using their smartphones…

Star Micronics introduces second generation of kiosk printers

October 15, 2019

Star Micronics, a manufacturer of mobile, point of sale and customer engagement technologies, has introduced a new generation of its SK1 kiosk printers, the…

LinkNYC kiosks to be accessible to the hard of hearing

October 15, 2019

People with hearing difficulties will be able to use LinkNYC kiosks to make free phone calls thanks to improvements being introduced by the city, including a…

Disneyland to introduce kiosk for paperless ride passes

October 14, 2019

Disneyland will introduce a FastPass touchscreen kiosk for three Tomorrowland rides to provide visitors paperless reservations tied to its mobile app…