Esports popping up worldwide: Will you be ready?

by Kevin Williams

Even during COVID-19 lockdown, and in some cases because of it, the investment in esports continued to see high profile development in Japan, America and…

USA Technologies secures $5 million credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank

August 17, 2020

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, has…

Illinois school district installs temperature check kiosks for students

August 17, 2020

Public schools in Quincy, Illinois, now require students to have their temperatures scanned at a kiosk before being allowed to go to class, according to a…

Antimicrobial carrying tool LINC to launch Kickstarter campaign

August 17, 2020

LINC, an antimicrobial carrying tool that can be used on touchscreens in addition to doorknobs, lever handles and deadbolts, will launch a Kickstarter campaign…

Pasadena restaurants launch 'face-pay' network, allow touchless payment

August 14, 2020

A group of Pasadena, California restaurants and retailers have established a "face-pay" network to allow customers to make touchless purchases using facial…

Circle K teams with Standard Cognition on automated Arizona store

August 14, 2020

Convenience brand Circle K is deploying technology from Standard Cognition, a provider of autonomous checkout technology, to offer customers a touchless…

Canadian tech company introduces opioid dispenser kiosk

August 14, 2020

Dispension, a Dartmouth, Canada-based provider of an integrated platform that combines software, biometrics and tamper-resistant hardware, has developed a…

USA Technologies names Jackson CFO

August 14, 2020

R. Wayne Jackson USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the…

Tennessee Crime Stoppers installs kiosks to support community outreach

August 14, 2020

The Clarksville Crime Stoppers in Clarksville, Tennessee, installed the first of five information kiosks to support its outreach to the community, according to…

365 Retail Markets acquires smart store technology provider Stockwell

August 14, 2020

365 Retail Markets, one of the nation's largest micro market providers, has acquired Stockwell of Oakland, California, a smart store technology provider that…

4 Methods for Kiosks Showing Versatility During a Pandemic

Kiosks are demonstrating versatility in the face of the pandemic, helping businesses continue to connect with consumers amid social-distancing mandates and…

Raydiant teams with health care infection control provider on antimicrobial film

August 13, 2020

Coastal Health USA, a provider of healthcare infection control solutions based in San Diego, has partnered with Raydiant Inc., a digital signage and…

Cannabis technology provider anna to roll out in 2 Colorado dispensaries

August 13, 2020

Anna, a cannabis technology provider, will roll out in two Colorado cannabis dispensaries this week: Strawberry Fields in Pueblo and Starbird in Southeast…

COVID-19 drives demand for automatic breathalayzer kiosks

August 12, 2020

Five counties have deployed the AB Kiosk, a system that autonomously coordinates and conducts alcohol screening, according to a press release. The kiosks have…

Carvana opens car vending machine in Louisville

August 12, 2020

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, launched its 25th car vending machine with 27-vehicle capacity in Louisville, according to a…

Reflect Systems, BrightSign, NEC team on digital signage packages

August 12, 2020

Reflect Systems, a provider of place-based digital experiences for retail, entertainment and healthcare providers, has joined forces with BrightSign, NEC…

TSA deploys new ID verification in Tampa airport

August 12, 2020

The Transportation Security Administration at the Tampa International Airport has started to use new authentication technology to improve the passenger…

Cashierless store technology startup raises $1M+ in Lithuania

August 11, 2020

Pixevia, a retail automation company, has attracted €1 million ($1.17 million) in investments from venture capital firms Iron Wolf Capital, Open Circle…

Ideum offers open source touchless design

August 11, 2020

Ideum, an interactive design firm, has made its Touchless Design SDK Version 1.0 available on GitHub, according to a press release. The company has received…

5 top visitor experience perks for museum kiosks

by Molly Crockett — Consultant, Essayroo

Rather than use still visuals to attract more people, museums can create entertaining and interactive videos which give visitors a deeper insight into the…