Meridian celebrates a decade of kiosk software development

May 24, 2018

Meridian, a kiosk manufacturer and software developer, will be celebrating its 10th year of developing kiosk-driven software.

Self-order technology options expand, challenging foodservice operators still using legacy POS

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

New foodservice technologies — including self-order kiosks, mobile ordering and EMV-enabled payment systems — are being introduced at a rapid pace. Operators…

Android to make kiosk mode more versatile

May 23, 2018

As part of its enterprise experience, Android P, the next Android release, makes it possible to choose a selection of apps to enter in kiosk mode, according to…

Redbox expands Nintendo Switch game rentals to Denver, Nashville, Salt Lake City

May 23, 2018

Redbox has announced the expansion of Nintendo Switch video game rentals to kiosks in Denver, Salt Lake City and Nashville, Tennessee, according to a press…

Minnesota safety council honors Fastenal for safety

May 22, 2018

Fastenal Company was recently recognized for excellence in workplace health and safety at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon at the Minneapolis Convention…

Kioskology introduces QSR kiosks

May 22, 2018

Kioskology, Inc. has introduced a QSR kiosk that allows customizable vinyl "skins" that restaurants can use to brand the kiosk and change with seasonal or…

Consumer demand for restaurant kiosks is on the rise

Guests of all ages, not just millennials, would visit a restaurant more often if self-serve kiosks were available, new research finds.

Shelfx automated merchandiser accepts Venmo payment app

May 18, 2018

Shelfx, an automated merchandising and inventorying machine that uses weight-sensing shelves and RFID technology, now allows customers to pay using the Venmo…

Vehicle registration renewal kiosk comes to Fargo, North Dakota

May 18, 2018

A self-service kiosk for renewing vehicle registration has been installed at the Fargo Stamart, 3500 12th Ave. N. in Fargo, North Dakota, and is available…

5 for 5: Top reasons to attend the ICX Summit

by Christopher Hall — w, t

There are a multitude of reasons to attend the upcoming ICX Summit being held in Dallas in June. Here are five top reasons not to miss the annual event.

Governments study kiosks for visitor screening at border crossings

May 17, 2018

Governments are paying closer attention to border-crossing kiosks equipped with virtual agents that conduct visitor screenings, according to CNBC. The need to…

Eldorado Resorts selects Micro Gaming promotional kiosk solution

May 17, 2018

Eldorado Resorts Inc. has selected Micro Gaming Technologies to provide a promotional kiosk solution for all of its locations, according to a press release.

Restaurants give high marks to self-pour beer systems

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurants that have deployed self-pour technologies have found the systems reliable and easy to use. The technology, which charges by the ounce, allows…

Thermal paper provider Telemark supports reforestation initiative

May 16, 2018

Telemark Diversified Graphics, a provider of thermal paper products, including paper used in kiosks, ATMs, POS systems, mobile printers and parking tickets…

Gilbarco Veeder-Root partners with Acumera on remote support for Passport POS

May 16, 2018

Gilbarco Veeder-Root has teamed with Acumera, a PCI-compliant managed security services provider, to deliver secure remote support for the Gilbarco Passport…

Banyan Hills Technologies Named to Connected World IoT Innovations 2018

Duluth, GA – May 16, 2018 – Banyan Hills Technologies, an Internet of Things company and trusted partner for innovative software solutions, today announced its…

ZIVELO's acquisition of Oak Labs designed to simplify kiosk, digital sign deployment

May 15, 2018

Kiosk and digital sign company, ZIVELO LLC, has acquired San Francisco-based software company, Oak Labs Inc., known for its interactive retail…

Amazon Cash allows customers to add funds at Coinstar kiosks

May 15, 2018

Amazon Cash users can now add cash to their account balance at selected Coinstar kiosks. There are no fees for adding cash, Coinstar said on its website. The…

Bitcoin and cash: When two worlds collide, ATMs need to get it right

Bitcoin ATMs that enable users to buy and sell bitcoins for cash are making bitcoin more available. While the number of bitcoin ATMs is still fairly low…

Kansas library to install kiosks that print short stories

May 14, 2018

In June, the Wichita, Kansas, public library will deploy kiosks that print short stories for free, according to KMUW. Cynthia Berner, libraries director, said…