Subway announces self-order kiosks in 12 pilot locations

July 18, 2017

Subway has formally announced its "fresh forward" design that includes self-order kiosks in 12 pilot locations, along with digital menu boards and Samsung Pay…

Biometric identity verification unleashes new roles for kiosks (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The rapid expansion of biometric technology will create new opportunities for self-serve kiosks to play a bigger role in verticals where identification…

Kiosk at Oklahoma lake offers fishing, boating and hunting permits

July 17, 2017

Law enforcement officials have installed a kiosk at Duncan Lake in Duncan, Oklahoma selling fishing, boating and hunting permits that accepts credit cards…

Redbox to have 20th Century Fox movies seven days after retail

July 17, 2017

Redbox has signed an agreement with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment to make Fox content available to Redbox customers seven days after retail sell-through…

Marketing solutions provider to deploy Provision's 3D Savings Center kiosk

July 14, 2017

PRN, a Stratacache company and a provider of in-store shopper marketing solutions, has partnered with Provision Interactive Technologies, Inc., a provider of…

ECRS self-service solution to offer Seiko Instruments' receipt printer

July 14, 2017

Seiko Instruments USA Inc.'s thermal print division has signed an agreement with ECRS, a manufacturer of POS retail technology products and services, to allow…

Using Interactive Digital Signage to Increase Customer Engagement

As individuals continue to utilize mobile devices as their primary source of information, they increasingly expect instant access to information at the sight…

How Can Kiosks Help Your Business? A Look Into Custom Kiosk Design

While some businesses are able to meet their specific goals with out-of-the-box solutions, many businesses need a solution as unique as their service or…

The Importance of Secure Kiosk Software

When devices need to operate independently in an unattended environment, there are concerns that must be addressed. What is done to secure the physical kiosk…

Best Practices for Deploying an Interactive Outdoor Kiosk

While many self-service kiosks are located inside, there are a number of use-cases where interactive outdoor kiosks will drive the best ROI. These kiosks are…

NEXTEP Systems teams with LevelUp on POS integration

July 13, 2017

NEXTEP Systems, a provider of self-order POS solutions, has partnered with LevelUp, a U.S. mobile payment platform, to make the ordering experience faster and…

Kiosk payment solution passes European Central Bank certification

July 13, 2017

The APS Compact NL payment kiosk marks the latest addition to Unixfor S.A. automatic payment systems and the first European Central Bank Article 6-certified…

Malware attack against Avanti micro market kiosks pushes card reader retrofits

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By responding to the data breach proactively, Avanti Markets protected its customer relationships. The event also drove the company to complete most of its…

Researcher develops automated security kiosks for airports and border crossings

July 12, 2017

A Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher as developed an automated screening kiosk to alleviate concerns about safety and wait time at U.S.

California DMV installs self-serve kiosks in supermarkets

July 12, 2017

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has installed self-service kiosks in 12 Vons, Superior and Albertsons supermarkets, according to NBC Los Angeles.

Memphis, Tennessee utility suspends bill payments at kiosks due to billing glitch

July 11, 2017

The Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division in Memphis, Tennessee suspended payments at 187 self-service kiosks Monday after a rumor and a glitch sent…

Malware data breach hits Avanti micro market kiosks; company urges customers to protect private information

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The company has not yet confirmed the cause of the attack, but said the attackers utilized malware to gain access to customers’ personal information from some…

Kiosk connects seniors and staff to critical information at Utica, New York center

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Touchscreen kiosks are improving interactivity for care givers and people who need access to information to better manage their lives.

Automatic micro-bakery cooks and dispenses fresh baguettes on demand

July 10, 2017

Le Bread Xpress, an automatic micro-bakery, cooks, stores and delivers fresh hot baguettes on demand, according to a product announcement.

Axiomtek releases Pico-ITX SBC with ultra slim design

July 10, 2017

Axiomtek has released its PICO313, a palm-sized fanless pico-ITX motherboard featuring the low-power consumption Intel Pentium processor N4200 or Celeron…