Phygital dining and the rising demand for self-service kiosks

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The 2024 Phygital Index Report by Tillster unveils rising demand for phygital dining experiences, emphasizing self-service kiosks and consistent ordering…

Square launches fully integrated restaurant kiosks to streamline order taking

May 7, 2024

Square unveiled Square Kiosk, a fully integrated software, hardware and payments solution that enables self-serve ordering for quick-service restaurants…

Pennsylvania county launches interactive kiosks for job seekers and students

May 7, 2024

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania high schools and public libraries have installed interactive electronic kiosks to help community members learn about job…

North Dakota State Fair introduces ticket kiosks for seamless entry

May 6, 2024

Retailers in Bismarck, North Dakota installed ticket kiosks for the upcoming 2024 North Dakota state fair, according to a KFYR TV report.

How restaurants can take tech lessons from retail

by Hope Neiman — cmo, tillster

Retail's tech solutions are solid. Many restaurants rely on a patchwork of technological advancements to help their brands success. Here are some lessons…

Star Micronics To Showcase Top POS Innovations At The 2024 Restaurant Show

Industry leader Star Micronics is gearing up to serve innovation at the National Restaurant Association Show with its cutting-edge range of POS hardware and…

MTA launches Fair Fares pilot with OMNY for low-income New Yorkers

May 3, 2024

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has launched a Fair Fares contactless payment system pilot program, according to a 6sqft New York City report.

Walmart removes more self-checkout lanes as a response to shoplifting

May 3, 2024

Walmart is continuing to remove self-checkout lanes from its branches. The list of locations where self-checkout lanes are being removed now includes…

Self-pour kiosks by iPourIt transform beverage service operations

May 2, 2024

iPourIt, Inc. has introduced its latest self-pour kiosks, according to a press release from the company. These kiosks, equipped with 10-inch interactive tap…

GK Telecom to launch 1K touchscreen eSIM kiosks across UK

May 1, 2024

ESIM provider and distributor GK Telecom plans to roll out 1,000 eSIM McDonald's-type touchscreen kiosks across the United Kingdom. The kiosks will allow…

Santa Monica launches street wayfinder kiosks, expects revenue boom

May 1, 2024

The city of Santa Monica, California, unveiled its first fully-functional street-placed wayfinder kiosk, according to a Santa Monica Daily Press news report.

ICX Summit keynote: Tapping customer engagement drives big shoe brand success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Neely Woodson Powell, founder of the Charleston Shoe Company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ICX Summit taking place Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North…

Plustek SecureScan X-Mini Passport and ID Reader

The Plustek SecureScan X-Mini Passport and Drivers License Reader is ideal for self-service kiosks, ATMs, or desktop use. This reader features visible and IR…

Presented by Plustek

CLEAR launches biometric verification service at Kahului Airport

April 29, 2024

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that on April 30, CLEAR will start offering its optional identification verification services at the…

Translink rolls out self-service ticket kiosks at Ireland's York Street train station

April 29, 2024

Passengers at the York Street train station in Belfast, Ireland, used self-service ticket vending machines for the first time. Translink aims to improve the…

A guide to kiosk testing and certifications

by Edward Roberto — Account Executive/Kiosk Whisperer, Frank Mayer and Associates

Kiosk design guidelines, along with processes and certifications, are always evolving. A manufacturing veteran offers an overview of where they stand today.

Cred launches UPI 'scan and pay' service, kiosk for seamless retail transactions

April 26, 2024

Fintech company Cred has launched a Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based scan and pay service that allows members to use any QR code for payments directly…

Toronto duo wins Samsung Solve for Tomorrow with AI triage kiosk

April 26, 2024

Toronto commerce student Ann Baek and paramedic Kevin Lau collaborated to compete in Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow contest in Toronto. They won the top prize…

Snackpass Aids Presotea in Overcoming Tech Challenges

Unfortunately, this digital revolution comes with a unique set of challenges. One of the most prevalent hurdles that restaurant operators face is the…

ICX Summit celebrates 8th year this September

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The ICX Summit kicks off Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with notable keynotes and panelists on a wide range of retail customer experience topics.