9 self-service tech trends to watch

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

The recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show kicked off with a keynote on nine self-service trends to keep an eye on in the coming years: including…

New Jersey town expands 24/7 kiosk availability for property tax payments

January 27, 2026

With the Feb. 1 deadline for first-quarter 2026 property tax payments looming, officials in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, officials have placed a set of EUNA…

Broward County, Florida rolls out vehicle registration kiosks

January 26, 2026

Broward County, Florida, is unveiling a vehicle registration kiosk at Sedano's Supermarket. With this kiosk, residents can pay for and print out vehicle…

Vermont eyes cryptocurrency kiosk restrictions

January 23, 2026

As Vermont lawmakers prepare for their next legislative session, advocacy group AARP Vermont is pushing for restrictions and tighter oversight on…

Brussels Airport rolls out biometric kiosks ahead of EU Entry/Exit System

January 22, 2026

Brussels Airport has deployed 61 self-service pre-registration kiosks in preparation for the European Union's biometric Entry Exit System, which is scheduled…

Wane County, Wisconsin intros composting kiosks

January 21, 2026

Wane County, Wisconsin has launched a composting program that allows residents to drop off food scraps at 24-hour kiosks, according to a report by WMTV15 News.

Networld Media Group seeks editor and brand manager for Kiosk Marketplace, Vending Times

January 20, 2026

Networld Media Group, a leading B2B media company, has announced a search for a dynamic editor and brand manager to lead its premier self-service and automated…

South Korean restaurants, bars use payment kiosks

January 20, 2026

More than 80,000 restaurants and bars used unmanned payment kiosks in South Korea, according to the 2024 Service Industry Survey Results, MSN reported.

MaxBotix releases presence detection solution for kiosks

January 20, 2026

MaxBotix unveiled its ProxiView-EZ Series for presence detection at kiosks and smart buildings. It can detect people from 1 millimeter to 5 meters away…

A look back, and a look ahead

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Kiosk Marketplace is taking a look back at some of the major stories of 2025 as well as fielding a few predictions about what 2026 may hold.

GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2026 gears up for April event

January 19, 2026

Excitement and momentum are gaining for the GTI Southeast Asia Expo, taking place at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia from April 21 – 23, 2026.

Screven County, Georgia installs kiosks to aid incarcerated family members

January 19, 2026

The Screven County Sheriff's Office installed a kiosk for families looking to help out incarcerated loved ones, according to a report by WSAV.

Texas county launches AI-powered self-service kiosks

January 16, 2026

In a quest to offer residents inclusive and accessible court and county services the El Paso County, in Texas, has deployed advanced AI-powered self-service…

OptConnect acquires DPL Wireless

January 14, 2026

OptConnect, a wireless connectivity solutions provider, has acquired DPL Wireless, a cellular connectivity and IoT company for ATMs. OptConnect plans to…

American Heart Association to bring CPR Training Kiosk to VCU

January 13, 2026

The American Heart Association will move its Mobile CPR Training Kiosk to Virginia Commonwealth University. The kiosk provides five-minute instructions on how…

How to stretch your kiosk budget

Budgeting for large-scale kiosk programs requires much more than simply estimating hardware expenses. Here's all you need to know.

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Lotte Duty Free installs disability friendly kiosks at South Korean airports

January 12, 2026

Lotte Duty Free, a travel retailer, has installed barrier free kiosks at its pickup counters at Incheon and Gimhae airports in South Korea. These kiosks are in…

North Africa postal agency pilots self-service kiosk

January 9, 2026

The Algerie Poste, in Algeria, North Africa, is running a pilot of a self-service postal kiosk in a quest to boost customer experience.

IBASE Wins TCSA Sustainability Report Silver Award for the Second Consecutive Year

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of industrial embedded and edge AI computing platforms, announced that it has once again received the…

Save Mart partners with Amazon on return kiosks in select stores

January 7, 2026

Save Mart has partnered with Amazon to introduce return kiosks in Save Mart stores in California and Western Nevada.