Traveller Socks launches automated retail kiosk at French airport

August 12, 2026

French travel comfort brand Traveller Socks has opened its first airport retail installation at Brest Bretagne Airport in France, according to a Global Travel…

The battle for the breakroom: Which automated retail model wins?

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

Micro-markets, smart coolers, connected vending machines and specialty food systems are giving employers and property managers far more choices when providing…

New York town scraps some parking kiosks

August 12, 2026

Auburn, New York, is removing most downtown parking meters and several kiosks as the city shifts paid parking to the Pango system, according to a report in The…

Ohio State Fair kiosk helps visitors find $675K in unclaimed funds

August 12, 2026

Visitors to the Ohio State Fair initiated more than $675,000 in unclaimed-funds claims after checking with a state-operated kiosk during the 12-day event…

Estonia pharmacy vending machine bill adds competition safeguards

August 12, 2026

Estonia's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications wants the proposed pharmacy vending machine law to include a post-implementation review conducted by…

Shake Shack blames kiosk glitch for apparent no-tip price increase

August 12, 2026

Shake Shack said a technology error, rather than a surcharge for declining to tip, caused prices to increase in a viral video recorded at its Salt Lake City…

Retailsystems.org updates vending RFP listing

August 11, 2026

Vending service providers interested in bidding on government requests for proposal can review available RFPs on retailsystems.org, a sister website of…

Audiso hearing test kiosk earns South Korean procurement designation

August 11, 2026

Audiso Inc.'s AI-powered hearing test kiosk, WithHear, has been designated an Innovative Product by South Korea's Public Procurement Service, according to a…

Knott's Berry Farm installs FuelRod charging kiosks

August 11, 2026

FuelRod has installed its second-generation portable charging kiosks at Knott's Berry Farm in Southern California, according to a press release. The service…

California zoo adds Gateway food-ordering kiosks

August 11, 2026

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California, has expanded its use of Gateway Ticketing Systems' Galaxy platform to manage food and beverage…

ACA Section 1557 raises accessibility stakes for patient kiosks

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Patient check-in and payment kiosks can improve efficiency, reduce paperwork and shorten lines, but they can also create barriers for those with disabilities.

Building a Self-Service Kiosk? 5 Questions to Ask About ID and Document Scanning

Building a Self-Service Kiosk? Here are 5 Questions to Ask About ID and Document Scanning Choosing the right scanner is an important part of kiosk design.

CardVault by Tom Brady launches trading card kiosks

August 10, 2026

CardVault by Tom Brady has introduced automated kiosks offering trading cards and collectibles at what the company describes as fair prices, according to a…

KeyMe appoints Alex Coello to lead mobile car-key service expansion

August 10, 2026

KeyMe Locksmiths has named Alex Coello general manager of mobile, according to a press release, placing him in charge of the company's expanding on-site…

Morrisons to deploy Everseen AI in 200 UK stores

August 10, 2026

Major U.K. supermarket chain Morrisons has entered a long-term partnership with Cork, Ireland-based Everseen to introduce computer-vision technology at its…

Allpoint Wireless Is Now IDM Wireless: More Than Connectivity, Built for What's Next

North Wales, Pennsylvania — Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — Allpoint Wireless, a leading provider of cellular IoT connectivity for unattended devices across North…

California approves first cannabis self-checkout kiosk

August 7, 2026

Cannabis dispensary Perfect Union Northside in Sacramento has introduced what its parent company describes as California's first regulator-approved cannabis…

EVgo to deploy Tesla V4 Superchargers across U.S. charging network

August 7, 2026

EVgo plans to install Tesla V4 Superchargers across its metropolitan charging network, according to a press release, expanding fast-charging access for Tesla…

Prepango scores with FIFA merchandise vending machines

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Automated retailer Prepango used its airport network, remote monitoring and regional sales data to put official World Cup products within reach of travelers…

Georgia expands DMV kiosk network

August 7, 2026

Bibb County, Georgia, has opened its third self-service vehicle registration kiosk at Shoppers Value Foods on Thomaston Road in west Macon, according to a WMAZ…