Bay of Quinte In Ontario to install tourism kiosks

November 17, 2016

The Bay of Quinte regional marketing board for the Bay of Quinte in Ontario announced seven to eight new kiosks will be installed at different hotels and…

Multi-touch technology market set to hit $23.18 billion in 2025

November 17, 2016

The global multi-touch technology market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 17.2  percent over the next decade to approximately $23.1…

DynaTouch launches new website for TIPS™ Kiosk Management Software, the most secure and ADA/508 compliant kiosk software on the market

DynaTouch, a pioneering self-service kiosk solutions provider, announced that they have launched the TIPS™ Kiosk Management Software website. TIPS (Touch…

Beacon technology's place in retail marketing; do kiosks have a role to play?

Beacon technology enables a merchant to track shopping patterns, influence point-of-purchase decisions, and reward consumers through a payment kiosk. Futurists…

Kiosks let Detroit homeowners pay property taxes more conveniently for less cost

November 16, 2016

Kiosks are helping homeowners pay property taxes in cash in Detroit, according to clickondetroit. The kiosks save people having to drive downtown to pay taxes.

New York City officials: We’re shocked people watched porn on Wi-Fi kiosks

November 16, 2016

New York City officials admitted during a Tuesday council hearing that they were surprised that free web browsing kiosks would cause so many people to browse…

Western Union deploys 80 money transfer kiosks in Qatar

November 15, 2016

Western Union is rolling out 80 money transfer kiosks in malls, banks and hospitals in Qatar,  the first such machines in that country, according to Doha News.

Verizon acquires LQD WiFi, provider of interactive street kiosks

November 15, 2016

Verizon has purchased substantially all of the assets of LQD WiFi LLC, a private company based  in New York, for an undisclosed sum.

In the wake of AVT Inc bankruptcy, the company’s pioneering retail technology finds new life

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Since AVT Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in May of 2015, the assets have been purchased and plans have been announced to enhance the the technology.

Technik Manufacturing develops kiosk for DNA testing

November 14, 2016

Technik Manufacturing, a kiosk and vending equipment manufacturer, recently developed a customized kiosk for a company that provides DNA testing.

Singapore citizens turning 55 must re-register, can use kiosks

November 14, 2016

All Singapore citizens and permanent residents turning 55 years old on or after January 1, 2017 will have to re-register for a new national registration…

The price of self-service, part 1: lowering the cost of kiosk hardware and components

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

Hardware and components have to be tested for compatibility and reliability. Most hardware companies will give a prospective customer a free 30-day evaluation…

Study: Blood pressure kiosks well received by clinic staff and patients

November 11, 2016

Kiosks set up to measure blood pressure in a family medicine clinic offered engagement and education opportunities and was generally well accepted by…

KeyMe self-serve key-copy kiosks spread through Sacramento

November 11, 2016

KeyMe, a 4-year-old New York company that claims to be revolutionizing the locksmith industry, is deploying key-copying kiosks at retail stores throughout the…

LinkNYC kiosks bring free Wi-Fi to Brooklyn, New York

November 10, 2016

Free Wi-Fi is now available along a stretch of Fulton Street with the debut of Brooklyn’s first LinkNYC kiosks, according to dnainfocom. The initial two…

Peerless-AV debuts floor standing kiosk, flat panel cart and video wall mount

November 10, 2016

Peerless-AV, a provider of audio visual and digital signage solutions, has introduced a floor standing landscape kiosk, flat panel cart and full service video…

Detroit airport deploys CLEAR security program to speed ID checks

November 9, 2016

The Detroit Metropolitan Airport recently deployed the CLEAR airport security program at the McNamara Terminal, according to The Detroit Free Press. It will…

A year after the US deadline, EMV compliance lags: Part 2 — What's being done

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While several payment gateways have done a good job of making it easier to integrate hardware with transaction processors, a handful of software vendors and…

Kiosk company imageHOLDERS debuts modular tablet compact kiosk

November 9, 2016

Kiosk company imageHOLDERS has launched a modular tablet Compact Kiosk, a terminal designed as a self-service POS solution.

University of Wyoming introduces parking kiosks and mobile app

November 9, 2016

The University of Wyoming transit and parking services has introduced lot pay kiosks and a mobile app that allow people to pay by license plate number instead…