Michigan residents utilize self-service kiosks for driver license renewals

January 3, 2020

Michigan residents were able to renew vehicle licenses at self-serve kiosks at Kroger stores when state offices closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day…

Jamaica debuts business registration kiosks

January 2, 2020

People aiming to register a business in Jamaica can now use a registration kiosk, according to a Jamaica Observer report.

Feig Electronics receives certification for contactless payment terminals

January 2, 2020

Feig Electronics, a provider of RFID readers and antennas, has received PCI 5.1 certification for its contactless payment terminals, according to a press…

Interactive kiosks in retirement homes: a handy guide

Adding interactive kiosks is a great way for seniors to get information they need, create a social space in retirement homes, and even play fun, interactive…

Blendid installs its second robotic smoothie kiosk

December 31, 2019

Robotic self-serve smoothie kiosk-maker, Blendid, has  installed its second location, this one at Sonoma State University's Charlie Brown Café earlier this…

Pennsylvania county installs self-serve kiosk for paying court costs

December 31, 2019

The York County, Pennsylvania Clerk of Courts has installed a kiosk in its lobby to make it easier for people to pay court costs, fines and restitution owed in…

Restaurant self-order kiosk evolution grabs reader interest in 2019

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks increase the speed of service for restaurants and improve order accuracy. The technology also improves order ticket size by upselling…

InLink enters bankruptcy after UK councils delay Wi-Fi kiosk installs

December 30, 2019

InLink, a company that has installed hundreds of Wi-Fi kiosks in the U.K., recently entered administration, the British form of bankruptcy, due to delays in…

Facial recognition to grow 12.5% annually through 2024

December 30, 2019

The facial recognition market is expected to grow at a combined annual growth rate of 12.5% for the forecast period 2019 to 2024, according to Mordor…

Kiosk offering 3D presentation tailored to the handicapped

December 27, 2019

Pluxity, a plug-in solution provider based in South Korea, has launched its PLUG Kiosk that provides 3D-based spatial information, according to a press release.

Aptito introduces self-order kiosk solution that integrates with delivery service

December 27, 2019

Aptito has introduced a self-ordering kiosk solution that integrates with food delivery services, according to a press release.

Florida lawmaker proposes sports betting through kiosks, mobile apps, websites

December 26, 2019

A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill to allow sports betting through self-service kiosks, mobile apps and websites, according to a South Florida Sun…

On Track Innovations raises $2.5 million

December 26, 2019

On Track Innovations Ltd., an Israel-based provider of near field communication and cashless payment solutions, has raised $2.5 million from private investors…

Are programmable RFID readers a faster path to smarter kiosks?

by Sean Houchin

A programmable RFID reader can provide an alternate route for introducing new smart functions to kiosks without extensive reprogramming or redesign.

Maysteel Industries LLC merges with Porter's Group

December 23, 2019

Maysteel Industries LLC and Porter's Group have merged under the Maysteel name to create a custom sheet metal fabricator serving a number of industries…

NCR Corp. acquires Zynstra for $129.3M

December 23, 2019

NCR Corp. has acquired Zynstra, a U.K.-based provider of virtualization technology, for approximately 100 million British pounds ($129.3 million).

South African fashion retailer deploys kiosks, omnichannel solution to stores

December 23, 2019

The Foschini Group, a South Africa fashion retailer, is deploying kiosks and an omnichannel solution for its leisure brands, Sportscene and Totalsports…

Meridian unveils showroom, announces kiosk line to celebrate 20th anniversary

December 23, 2019

Meridian is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month by unveiling a renovated self-service solutions showroom, which will enable visitors to the Aberdeen…

Self-checkout kiosk replaces manned store at Japanese rail station

December 20, 2019

A snack and souvenir shop at a Japanese rail station that closed due to a lack of workers recently reopened with a self-checkout system that takes cashless…

CTA Digital offers multi-mode tablet security kit

December 20, 2019

The PAD TGSK multi-mode tablet security kit from CTA Digital allows for fast switches between tabletop, wall-mounted and handheld setups without compromising…