JD.com opens 24-hour robotic coffee shop in Beijing

August 19, 2026

JD.com's 7Fresh Coffee has opened what it describes as the world's first 24-hour intelligent unmanned coffee shop, bringing robotic drink preparation to…

Self-checkout's labor equation goes beyond cutting cashier hours

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Self-checkout can reduce the labor devoted to conventional cashiering, increase the number of transactions employees can supervise and free associates for…

Kiosk industry leaders to discuss accessibility with U.S. Access Board

August 18, 2026

Representatives from the Kiosk Manufacturer Association and other industry insiders will meet with U.S. Access Board Executive Director Sachin Dev Pavithran…

Hanoi pilots AI-powered smart police station kiosk

August 18, 2026

Hanoi has begun testing Vietnam's first Smart Police Station, a 24-hour self-service kiosk at 89 Dinh Tien Hoang St., according to a report in The Star. The…

Sacoa powers new cashless arcade at Texas theme park

August 18, 2026

Sacoa has installed its cashless technology at Once Upon a Cowboy, a cowboy- and dinosaur-themed entertainment park in Tomball, Texas, according to a press…

British railway invests $12.2M in ticket vending machines

August 18, 2026

British passenger rail operator Southeastern plans to install more than 200 ticket vending machines across its rail network as part of a $12.2 million…

The autonomous pivot: What independent retailers should know before going cashierless

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Computer vision, smart access, sensor-based product tracking, cloud software, and digital payments have made autonomous retail more accessible across…

WeVend offers payment platform for laundry operators

August 17, 2026

Payment technology provider WeVend has introduced a payment and management platform for unattended laundry operations, giving customers several ways to pay for…

CardVault by Tom Brady adds investors to fuel national expansion

August 17, 2026

CardVault by Tom Brady has assembled its first strategic investor group as the sports collectibles retailer prepares for further expansion, according to a…

Two men charged in theft of $5K self-checkout kiosk

August 17, 2026

Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a self-checkout kiosk valued at more than $5,000 from a business in Campbell County, Virginia…

Pennsylvania AI courthouse kiosk project wins national award

August 17, 2026

Chester County, Pennsylvania, has received a Center for Digital Government AI 50 Award for its use of artificial intelligence in a self-service kiosk project…

Research spotlight: Self-service technology moves deeper into health care

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Two recent research papers illustrate how kiosks and automated dispensing systems could play broader roles in detecting disease, improving access to medication…

Maternity Care Coalition to launch community care kiosk in Pennsylvania

August 14, 2026

Maternity Care Coalition will launch a Community Care Kiosk in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 18 at YWCA Tri-County Area…

Amazon expands locker network to more than 750 college locations

August 14, 2026

Amazon has expanded its Locker network to more than 750 locations across more than 500 U.S. college and university campuses, according to a press release. The…

Senoia Rotary Club donates pharmaceutical disposal kiosk to city

August 14, 2026

The Rotary Club of Senoia has donated a pharmaceutical disposal kiosk to the city of Senoia, Georgia, according to a report in The Citizen, giving residents a…

Frankfurt Airport warns of 3-hour waits over EES kiosk delays

August 13, 2026

Germany's Frankfurt Airport is advising non-EU travelers to arrive at least three hours before departure because of delays associated with Europe's Entry/Exit…

Help shape the 2026 Kiosk Marketplace Census

August 13, 2026

Kiosk Marketplace is inviting kiosk operators, deployers, suppliers and other industry professionals to participate in the 2026 Kiosk Marketplace Census Survey.

Ohio Supreme Court launches interactive kiosks for America 250

August 13, 2026

The Supreme Court of Ohio has introduced upgraded interactive touchscreen kiosks at the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center as part of its America 250 initiative…

HID, Soloinsight, CTS strengthen visitor check-in kiosk security

August 13, 2026

HID has integrated its ATOM document reader and U.ARE.U facial recognition module with Soloinsight's CloudGate visitor management platform and a self-service…

IBASE Achieves IEC 62443-4-1 Certification to Strengthen Product Cybersecurity Establishes Secure Development

IBASE Technology Inc. has officially received IEC 62443-4-1 certification from SGS, a globally recognized testing, inspection, and certification organization.