Kiosks help keep brick and mortar stores relevant as e-commerce expands

Interactive kiosks offer retailers a tool for allowing customers to join the e-commerce experience with in-store purchasing by allowing shop to shop for both…

Kiosk accessibility for the hard of hearing: a challenge and an opportunity

Kiosk accessibility for the hard of hearing presents a unique problem for kiosk software developers and hardware manufacturers.

Student who learned CPR at airport kiosk helped save a life

June 8, 2017

A student who learned CPR from a kiosk performed CPR on a man who was struck by lightning while walking through the parking lot at the University of Dayton…

KioWare for Windows kiosk software adds devices and features

June 8, 2017

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. has released a new version of KioWare for Windows, supporting a number of new devices, according to a press release.

ICX Summit honors Olea Kiosks and Elevate Award winners in Dallas

Olea Kiosks receives the first annual Kiosk Innovation of the Year Award during the ICX Summit.

Virginia county installs kiosk for making tax payments

June 7, 2017

Albermale County, Virginia has installed an automated tax payment kiosk that replaces a drive-thru window, according to The Daily Progress. The kiosk operates…

Pakistan bank installs self-serve banking kiosk

June 7, 2017

Bank Alfalah Limited, a Pakistan bank, has installed self-serve banking kiosks, according to 4-traders, a financial services firm. The IntellekT kiosks…

Walmart tests kiosk for picking up online grocery orders

June 6, 2017

Walmart is testing a kiosk called 24-Hour Pickup at a store near Oklahoma City that allows shoppers to pick up online grocery orders, according to Supermarket…

Port of San Diego to install 30 interactive kiosks to promote attractions

June 6, 2017

The Port of San Diego will install 30 interactive kiosks in 2018 to promote attractions, according to NBC 7 San Diego. The kiosks will enable visitors to find…

Redbox pushes back under new ownership

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Redbox plans to roll out new movie rental kiosks to counteract the decline that has occurred in recent years. The company believes movie rental kiosks have a…

Detroit offers water and sewer payments at 37 kiosks

June 5, 2017

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has joined the DivDat Kiosk Network, according to a press release. Detroit water and sewer customers can make…

Massachusetts town installs parking kiosks with smart technology

June 5, 2017

Everett, Massachusetts' new parking kiosks with smart meter technology went live throughout Everett Square last week, according to The Everett Independent.

ICX Summit: Speakers, keynotes are all 'A-list'

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

A lineup of kiosk experts will share their insights at the ICX Summit June 5-7, offering a bird's eye view of what's in store for interactive customer…

Arboretum in Arizona uses kiosks to display climate change research

June 2, 2017

The Arboretum at Flagstaff in Flagstaff, Arizona is creating a center for climate change education that includes three kiosks to highlight technologies…

Air transport summit debuts robotic airline check-in kiosks

June 2, 2017

Robotic airline check-in kiosks took center stage during the Air Transport IT Summit held in Brussels last week, according to USA Today. SITA, a global air…

STEGO switch module DCM 010 allows switching DC currents safely in enclosures

June 1, 2017

STEGO, a thermal management specialist, has introduced its versatile DC switch module, the DCM 010. STEGO  unifies the DC versions of its products under the…

How vulnerable are kiosks to hacking? Part 2 – What operators can do

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As hacking becomes a bigger threat to computers, kiosk operators must stay current with operating systems and invest in kiosk software. Kiosk experts offer…

Fujifilm releases software solution with photo transfer app

May 31, 2017

Fujifilm recently released its new GetPix kiosk software solution with the its GetPix transfer app and updated greeting card templates, according to a press…

Tennessee county installs license plate renewal kiosk

May 31, 2017

Residents of Rutherford County, Tennessee can renew their auto license plates in a few minutes thanks to a self-serve kiosk that was recently installed…

How vulnerable are kiosks to hacking? Part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology advances, computers become more susceptible to hacking and unintended use scenarios. Kiosks are also vulnerable to these attacks.