Nebraska capital showcases rangelands with educational kiosk

February 18, 2026

A traveling educational kiosk about the importance of rangelands has been deployed in Nebraska as part of the United Nations' designation of 2026 as the…

Elevated lead levels found at some drinking water kiosks

February 17, 2026

A study published in Environmental Science & Technology examined the safety of water dispensed from freestanding water vending kiosks and found that some…

New Bern, North Carolina rolls out informational kiosks

February 17, 2026

New Bern, North Carolina has installed new informational kiosks to make it easier for residents and visitors to explore downtown attractions. The kiosks…

How self-service operators win by automating through curation

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Josh Rosenberg, founder of Forward Thinkers, outlines challenges the self-service and automation industry and what operators need to do to overcome those…

How retail ATMs are transforming into financial kiosks

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

Customers still want retail ATMs, but expect advanced self-service banking tools. Enter the financial kiosk.

Qatar's Dukhan Bank rolls out digital onboarding kiosk

February 13, 2026

Dukhan Bank has introduced Qatar's first digital onboarding kiosk integrated with the Qatar Digital Identity (QDI) platform, according to the Gulf Times.

White Castle adds automated kiosk at Southwest Florida International Airport

February 12, 2026

White Castle has installed an automated kiosk at Southwest Florida International Airport. Travelers passing through the Fort Meyers area can enjoy freshly…

Swiss airports warn of delays due to EES rollout

February 12, 2026

European aviation and travel groups are warning that the rollout of the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), which relies heavily on self-service…

What we learned at the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show

As automation moves deeper into physical environments, companies need to plan early for installation, maintenance, repair, and ongoing upgrades across their…

Connecticut town adds to parking kiosk fleet

February 11, 2026

Officials in New Canaan, Connecticut, are considering installing eight new parking kiosks in the downtown area, according to a CT Insider report. The proposal…

Why Smart Coolers and Vending Kiosks Are Becoming the New “Mini Stores”

If you’ve noticed more vending-style setups in offices, apartments, hospitals, or even airports lately — you’re not imagining it. Retail is shifting fast, and…

Eye-exam kiosks see pushback from optometrist groups

February 10, 2026

National and state optometric organizations have raised patient safety and regulatory concerns about Eyebot's rollout of its self-serve, AI-enabled…

Crypto kiosks face regulatory challenges

by Richard Slawsky

Are bitcoin ATMs to blame for these scams? Should they be banned? The regulatory landscape is still uncertain but there is a path forward.

Swipe fees could cost consumers $683M on Valentine’s day

February 10, 2026

Credit card swipe fees could cost consumers more than $683 million given expected higher prices for Valentine's Day gifts, according to the Merchants Payments…

German airport rolls out ESS kiosks

February 9, 2026

Germany's Berlin Brandenburg Airport has activated its new Entry/Exit System (EES) self-service kiosks, allowing non-EU travelers to pre-register passport and…

Coca-Cola discontinues frozen juice can product category

February 6, 2026

No more frozen juice for you or anyone else.

Photographer creates mini Kodak Kiosk

February 6, 2026

James Warner, the photographer behind the popular YouTube channel snappiness, has built a miniature, desk-sized version of a retro Kodak photo printing kiosk…

Kentucky city seeks bids on downtown wayfinding kiosks

February 5, 2026

The city of Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking bids to purchase three electronic kiosks as part of an effort to enhance navigation and information access in its…

Virginia students learn life-saving skills with CPR kiosk

February 4, 2026

Students at Virginia Commonwealth University are taking part in a new hands-only CPR training experience inside the VCU Student Commons, thanks to the…

Revolutionizing Retail: How SandStar is Leading with Smarter Coolers and Smart Cooler Technology

SandStar is shifting the paradigm for retail by providing integrated AI solutions addressing the challenges businesses face in the selling of chilled products…