Bitstop introduces Bitcoin ATM

Andrew Barnard, Co-founder of BITSTOP demos the Bitcoin ATM.

China is retailing’s future: Unattended stores, walletless buying and automated warehouses

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

E-commerce is driving automation on all fronts in China: purchasing; delivery; and supply chain logistics. Artificial intelligence is also driving change.

Cleveland to replace wayfinding kiosks with more versatile solution

January 30, 2019

Kiosks offering free Wi-Fi, wayfinding services, transportation information and advertising will replace existing wayfinding kiosks in Cleveland, according to…

San Antonio museum deploys hands-on CPR kiosk

January 30, 2019

The Witte Museum in San Antonio has introduced a kiosk that teaches visitors how to do hands-on CPR, according to news4sanantonio.com.

Library kiosk to serve Missouri residents

January 28, 2019

The Springfield-Greene County Library in Springfield, Missouri, will allow cardholders to check out books, CDs and DVDs at a newly installed kiosk, according…

Cryptocurrency kiosks square off in Chicago

January 28, 2019

Chicago now has at least three cryptocurrency exchange kiosks. Lux Vending recently became the newest operator, having installed 30 machines since the…

Why personalization and customization technologies are gaining clout at retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Virtual shopping and shopper personalization were twin themes during the recent CES show in Las Vegas. A pair of sessions, "Shopping as a virtual adventure…

Water-dispensing kiosk maker Bevi raises $35M

January 28, 2019

Bevi, a company that develops smart water dispensers, has raised $35 million in a Series C funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with ongoing support…

German manufacturer introduces multipurpose POS kiosk

January 28, 2019

Format, a Germany based manufacturer, has introduced its POS Multi Terminal with a 31.5-inch touchscreen designed for multiple purposes, according to a press…

Virtubox provides kiosks for India Expo Mart

January 25, 2019

Virtubox, a company that offers cloud-based Android software for interactive touchscreen kiosks with corresponding display on Android and iOS mobile phones…

Indiana BMVs feature transaction kiosks that print license plate stickers

January 25, 2019

Four BMV Connect kiosks in the foyer of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Mishawaka, Indiana, went live on Dec. 27, providing 24/7 customer access and…

Fastenal reports higher Q4 net sales

January 24, 2019

Fastenal net sales increased $143.2 million, or 13.2 percent, from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the fourth quarter of 2018, the company has announced. This…

Epson adds 3 StickyPOS media solutions to its thermal label printers

January 24, 2019

Epson America Inc. has added three new media solutions from StickyPOS, a provider of self-cleaning sticky thermal POS rolls, to Epson's tested media list for…

Autonomous stores on the way, but is Amazon Go on first?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In many people's eyes, one of the most disruptive retail developments has been the late 2016 launch of Amazon Go, but some observers have questioned its…

Hands-only CPR training kiosk unveiled at Texas airport

January 23, 2019

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has introduced a hands-only CPR training kiosk at the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, according to…

Connected Technology Solutions offers technology to address kiosk sanitation

January 23, 2019

Connected Technology Solutions, a kiosk hardware and software provider, has responded to recent sanitation concerns related to McDonald's self-order kiosks by…

Cannabis technology provider teams with AR solutions company on cannabis education kiosks

January 22, 2019

Cannvas MetTech Inc., a cannabis technology company, has teamed with NexTech AR Solutions Corp. to enhance the user experience of its digital cannabis…

Transaction Network Services acquires Brazilian IoT technology provider

January 22, 2019

Transaction Network Services has acquired mobile and Internet of Things communications specialist Link Solutions Eireli, known as Link, a move that will…

Amazon Go competitors make case for eliminating cashiers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The NRF Big Show in New York City debuted a host of cashierless checkout technologies hoping to capitalize on the interest generated by Amazon Go.

Smart City Networks to install wi-fi network at Orange County Convention Center

January 21, 2019

Smart City Networks, a provider of technology services for the convention industry, has begun the installation of one of the largest wireless networks ever…