Connecticut town adds to parking kiosk fleet

February 11, 2026

Officials in New Canaan, Connecticut, are considering installing eight new parking kiosks in the downtown area, according to a CT Insider report. The proposal…

Why Smart Coolers and Vending Kiosks Are Becoming the New “Mini Stores”

If you’ve noticed more vending-style setups in offices, apartments, hospitals, or even airports lately — you’re not imagining it. Retail is shifting fast, and…

Eye-exam kiosks see pushback from optometrist groups

February 10, 2026

National and state optometric organizations have raised patient safety and regulatory concerns about Eyebot's rollout of its self-serve, AI-enabled…

Crypto kiosks face regulatory challenges

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Are bitcoin ATMs to blame for these scams? Should they be banned? The regulatory landscape is still uncertain but there is a path forward.

Swipe fees could cost consumers $683M on Valentine’s day

February 10, 2026

Credit card swipe fees could cost consumers more than $683 million given expected higher prices for Valentine's Day gifts, according to the Merchants Payments…

German airport rolls out ESS kiosks

February 9, 2026

Germany's Berlin Brandenburg Airport has activated its new Entry/Exit System (EES) self-service kiosks, allowing non-EU travelers to pre-register passport and…

Coca-Cola discontinues frozen juice can product category

February 6, 2026

No more frozen juice for you or anyone else.

Photographer creates mini Kodak Kiosk

February 6, 2026

James Warner, the photographer behind the popular YouTube channel snappiness, has built a miniature, desk-sized version of a retro Kodak photo printing kiosk…

Kentucky city seeks bids on downtown wayfinding kiosks

February 5, 2026

The city of Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking bids to purchase three electronic kiosks as part of an effort to enhance navigation and information access in its…

Virginia students learn life-saving skills with CPR kiosk

February 4, 2026

Students at Virginia Commonwealth University are taking part in a new hands-only CPR training experience inside the VCU Student Commons, thanks to the…

Revolutionizing Retail: How SandStar is Leading with Smarter Coolers and Smart Cooler Technology

SandStar is shifting the paradigm for retail by providing integrated AI solutions addressing the challenges businesses face in the selling of chilled products…

Plustek eScan scanner speeds auto dealership's digital transformation.

When Lynch started having issues with their existing scanning system, they turned to Plustek and learned about their eScan autonomous network scanning…

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Massis Kabob uses Plustek eScan SharePoint scanners to improve business process efficiency

Massis Kabob needed a method to send documents from their 6 locations to the main office more efficiently than fax, and more cost effectively than courier…

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Self-service reshaping retail in Australia

February 3, 2026

Self-service is a preferred checkout option for consumers in Australia but shoppers want improvement in the technology.

California city to regulate self-checkouts

February 3, 2026

City leaders in Costa Mesa, California., have approved a new ordinance regulating self-checkout lanes at grocery stores and drug stores, a move that will…

Sustainability a necessary consideration in kiosk design

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Sustainability is becoming a core design consideration rather than a secondary feature.

North Dakota shutting down some DMV kiosks

February 2, 2026

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is shutting down several license renewal kiosks across the state, primarily in small towns, effective Jan. 24.

Gong cha deploys Super Wu beverage automation system, kiosks to streamline operations

February 1, 2026

Gong cha, the global bubble tea powerhouse with nearly 2,200 locations, announced the launch of its "Gong cha 2.0" initiative, a comprehensive brand overhaul…

English hospital rolling out check-in kiosks

January 30, 2026

The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust at the Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester, England, is introducing digital check-in kiosks across its outpatient…

AARP latest to urge controls on crypto kiosks

January 30, 2026

The AARP has released a statement in support of an effort in Washington State to tighten controls on cryptocurrency kiosks. Senate Bill 5280, under…