Brown University students develop smart kiosk for choosing recipe spices

June 12, 2017

A group of Brown University students has developed a smart kiosk called Zest that uses computer vision to recommend spice combinations for cooking.

AR Systems releases backend management system with anonymous shopper tracking

June 12, 2017

AR Systems, a provider of self-service kiosks, automated retailing systems and custom vending solutions, unveiled its new backend management system that…

SoftBank buying Boston Dynamics to boost robotic advancements

June 12, 2017

Robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics, owned by Google's Alphabet Inc., is being acquired by SoftBank Group Corp.

Consumers love tech in the brick-and-mortar retail experience

June 12, 2017

A new Bouncepad survey reveals U.S. consumers love stores that offer technology and they want more tech options in the shopping experience.

Tennessee county installs vehicle renewal kiosk

June 9, 2017

Williamson County, Tennessee has installed a vehicle tag renewal kiosk at the Fairview Recreation Center to allow for license plate renewals for cars, trucks…

Scranton, Pennsylvania explores Wi-Fi kiosks for its downtown

June 9, 2017

The Scranton, Pennsylvania city council has voted to explore deploying informational, Wi-Fi kiosks downtown, according to The Times Tribune.

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…