USA Technologies names new officers and board directors

March 2, 2020

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payment services and software platform for unattended devices, has named a new CEO and president, a new CFO and some new…

Multi-Tech Systems introduces USB modem for vending, parking, more

March 2, 2020

Multi-Tech Systems Inc., a supplier of Industrial IoT communication devices and services, has introduced an FCC-authorized USB modem, supporting OnGo CBRS…

As Self-Service Continues to Expand, Automated Pickup Lockers Are Growing in Popularity

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

If you’ve kept up with the self-service industry over the past few decades, you’ve likely noticed transformations of all kinds—from the appearance and design…

Star Micronics introduces SteadyLAN for wired Ethernet service

February 28, 2020

Star Micronics has introduced SteadyLAN for iOS, a patent pending technology available on certain mC-Print Series printers to provide wired Ethernet service to…

EcoATM names retired police chief as director of law enforcement relations

February 28, 2020

Jim Smith EcoATM Llc., a provider of "reCommerce" and consumer electronics retail solutions, has named Jim Smith as director of law enforcement…

Michigan Meijer stores offer license renewal kiosks

February 27, 2020

Michigan motorists and watercraft owners are now able to renew license plates at 28 self-service kiosks at Meijer stores, thanks to a partnership between the…

Hospitality tech provider adds wayfinding solution for kiosks, signage

February 27, 2020

Uniguest, a hospitality engagement technology provider, has introduced Wayfinder, a solution that can be used with tablets, digital signage or digital…

Corporate dining and education: expansion opportunities for self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Corporate dining and education directors are showing more interest in the self-service kiosks they are noticing when visiting limited service restaurants.

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7-Eleven introduces lottery kiosks in Oklahoma City

February 26, 2020

7-Eleven for the first time is selling lottery tickets in Oklahoma City, using self-serve kiosks, according to a KFOR-TV report.

Appetize names 2 new executives

February 26, 2020

Appetize Technologies Inc., a cloud point-of-sale solutions provider, announced two additions to the company’s leadership team: Craig Gatarz, executive vice…

GetWireless to distribute OptConnect wireless products

February 26, 2020

OptConnect, a managed wireless services company, has selected GetWireless Llc. to distribute its connectivity solutions. With this partnership, GetWireless…

Ashburn International exec cites importance of ‘terminal as a service’

Žoržas Šarafanovičius, executive director of Ashburn International, cited the importance of "terminal as aa service" following the recent Ingenico Paytech…

Funko supports kids’ toys with interactive retail touchscreen

February 25, 2020

Funko, a maker of collectible vinyl figurines, unveiled a patent-pending vending machine with a touchscreen that dispenses character toys called…

Amazon debuts first Go Grocery store

February 25, 2020

Omnichannel giant Amazon is opening the doors today to its first cashierless grocery store, called Amazon Go Grocery, in Seattle.

PayRange Inc. raises $70M to upgrade machines to accept mobile payment

February 24, 2020

PayRange Inc. has secured $70 million in funding to digitize unattended retail machines at no upfront cost to machine owners, according to a press release. 

2020 Kiosk Market Census Report: Record growth continues

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The kiosk industry posted its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2019, according to the newly-released 2020 Kiosk Market Census Report. Kiosk…

Milwaukee to have free Wi-Fi kiosks for Democratic convention

February 24, 2020

Visitors to the Democratic National Convention this summer will have the convenience of 35 free Wi-Fi digital kiosks downtown, thanks to a partnership between…

Amsterdam arcade features cashless readers

February 24, 2020

Visitors to Jar BV Gamestate in Amsterdam can experience the virtual reality immersion rooms aided by 180 smartTOUCH card readers that enable them to play…

UCLA cancels plans for facial recognition

February 24, 2020

UCLA has abandoned plans to use facial recognition on campus for surveillance purposes, according to Fight for the Future, a nonprofit digital rights advocacy…

Kim and Kanye buy KFC chicken using kiosk in Paris

February 21, 2020

Self-order kiosks are now being used by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. The celebrity couple posted themselves on Instagram buying chicken from a KCF kiosk in…