Kiosks helping courts close the justice gap

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Many Americans have found themselves shut out of the legal system, whether that be for cost, a lack of knowledge or the intimidation of trying to navigate…

Connecticut city to swap 600 parking meters with kiosks

April 21, 2026

Bridgeport, Connecticut officials are proposing a major overhaul of downtown parking by replacing more than 600 parking meters with a centralized kiosk system…

New York casino launches $1M kiosk promo

April 21, 2026

The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in Hogansburg, New York, has launched a kiosk-based "Instant Millionaire Promotion," a campaign designed to boost guest…

Ohio marks 1M BMV kiosk transactions

April 20, 2026

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has reached a milestone of 1 million transactions through its self-service kiosks, according to a press release, underscoring…

Oklahoma nonprofit launches mental health kiosk

April 20, 2026

A ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Oklahoma City marked the launch of the Hope Booth, according to a KOCO News report.

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The Future of Frictionless Shopping Is Taking Shape: WeVend and SandStar to Launch Unique Batch Shopping Cart

For the First Time, a Smart Cooler Transaction Can Match the Way People Actually Shop — WeVend and SandStar Are Building That Reality

Ghana to use kiosks for remote health care

April 17, 2026

Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has announced plans to deploy health kiosks nationwide as part of the government's Free Primary…

FUJIFILM intros instax SPOT Photobooth and Print Station

April 17, 2026

FUJIFILM North America introduced the instax SPOT, a next-generation photobooth and print station designed to turn on-site experiences into physical keepsakes.

New York town plans self-service kayak rental kiosk

April 16, 2026

Village officials in Potsdam, New York, have approved the purchase of a self-service kiosk that will allow visitors to rent kayaks, paddleboards, and related…

Solar-powered kiosks delivering health care in Chad

April 16, 2026

Telemedan, a startup founded in 2021 by Abakar Mahamat and Ahmed Kotoko, is addressing limited healthcare access in Chad through solar-powered medical kiosks…

Evolvending, ART eye additional airport expansions

April 15, 2026

Evolvending and partner Automated Retail Technologies plan to expand their automated dining solution across three more U.S. airports in the next quarter…

NYC medical group intros patient check-in kiosks

April 15, 2026

Montefiore Medical Group in New York has introduced self-service digital kiosks in select waiting rooms to speed up patient check-in and improve overall…

Kiosks and compliance: What operators need to know this year and beyond

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Kiosk operators need to consider a number of regulatory issues, including ADA compliance, cash acceptance regulations, energy standards and data privacy.

Diebold partners with Kitestring on POS tech

April 14, 2026

Diebold Nixdorf has entered into a partnership with Bentonville, Arkansas-based Kitestring Technical Services to expand its point-of-sale offerings for…

Bitcoin Depot loses $3.6M in cyberattack

April 14, 2026

Bitcoin Depot disclosed in a regulatory filing that a cyberattack on its internal systems led to the theft of more than 50 bitcoin, valued at about $3.6…

WeVend and SandStar Unveil the First QR-Powered AI Smart Cooler — Redefining What Unattended Retail Can Be

Two Technologies, One Integration, One Consumer Experience — And a North American First

American Changer rolls out card recycler kiosk

April 13, 2026

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based American Changer Corp. has introduced a new Card Recycle Kiosk designed to help operators collect and reuse payment system…

Kiosk'Ice advances international expansion

April 13, 2026

Kiosk'Ice, a French manufacturer of autonomous ice production units, is expanding internationally as it positions itself as a provider of on-site ice…

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