Hands-only CPR instructional kiosks coming to Dayton, Ohio

July 20, 2017

Two interactive kiosks that show people how to perform hands-only CPR will be installed in Dayton, Ohio, according to WKEF-TV.

Walmart tests water-logged phone rescue kiosk DryBox

July 20, 2017

DryBox kiosks, which dry and restore water-logged phones, are being tested at several Walmart locations, according to RCRWireless News. People whose phones…

Biometric technology Part 2: Clear's identity screening at airports paves way for more applications

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Clear, a technology company authorized by the government to provide biometric identity screening at airports, has expanded to 23 U.S airports, marking one of…

Imageholders designs PIN entry device to encase chip-and-PIN readers

July 19, 2017

Imageholders has designed a PIN entry device holder to encase chip-and-PIN readers, according to a press release.

The kiosk game: What restaurants must be prepared to pay to play

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

While self-service initiatives provide significant ROI opportunities, businesses should understand all of the necessary costs and how they plan to fit those…

Micro market sales jump 41.9% in 2016 as installations hit new peak

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Now that micro markets have moved beyond the concept stage, both operating companies and product manufacturers are looking at how to optimize micro market…

Link NYC and UK Wi-Fi kiosks destined for more extensive public projects

July 18, 2017

Intersection, the company managing the Link Wi-Fi kiosk projects in London and New York City, plans to upgrade the kiosks to support everything from augmented…

Subway announces self-order kiosks in 12 pilot locations

July 18, 2017

Subway has formally announced its "fresh forward" design that includes self-order kiosks in 12 pilot locations, along with digital menu boards and Samsung Pay…

Biometric identity verification unleashes new roles for kiosks (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The rapid expansion of biometric technology will create new opportunities for self-serve kiosks to play a bigger role in verticals where identification…

Kiosk at Oklahoma lake offers fishing, boating and hunting permits

July 17, 2017

Law enforcement officials have installed a kiosk at Duncan Lake in Duncan, Oklahoma selling fishing, boating and hunting permits that accepts credit cards…

Redbox to have 20th Century Fox movies seven days after retail

July 17, 2017

Redbox has signed an agreement with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment to make Fox content available to Redbox customers seven days after retail sell-through…

Marketing solutions provider to deploy Provision's 3D Savings Center kiosk

July 14, 2017

PRN, a Stratacache company and a provider of in-store shopper marketing solutions, has partnered with Provision Interactive Technologies, Inc., a provider of…

ECRS self-service solution to offer Seiko Instruments' receipt printer

July 14, 2017

Seiko Instruments USA Inc.'s thermal print division has signed an agreement with ECRS, a manufacturer of POS retail technology products and services, to allow…

Using Interactive Digital Signage to Increase Customer Engagement

As individuals continue to utilize mobile devices as their primary source of information, they increasingly expect instant access to information at the sight…

How Can Kiosks Help Your Business? A Look Into Custom Kiosk Design

While some businesses are able to meet their specific goals with out-of-the-box solutions, many businesses need a solution as unique as their service or…

The Importance of Secure Kiosk Software

When devices need to operate independently in an unattended environment, there are concerns that must be addressed. What is done to secure the physical kiosk…

Best Practices for Deploying an Interactive Outdoor Kiosk

While many self-service kiosks are located inside, there are a number of use-cases where interactive outdoor kiosks will drive the best ROI. These kiosks are…

NEXTEP Systems teams with LevelUp on POS integration

July 13, 2017

NEXTEP Systems, a provider of self-order POS solutions, has partnered with LevelUp, a U.S. mobile payment platform, to make the ordering experience faster and…

Kiosk payment solution passes European Central Bank certification

July 13, 2017

The APS Compact NL payment kiosk marks the latest addition to Unixfor S.A. automatic payment systems and the first European Central Bank Article 6-certified…

Malware attack against Avanti micro market kiosks pushes card reader retrofits

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By responding to the data breach proactively, Avanti Markets protected its customer relationships. The event also drove the company to complete most of its…