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…

Olea Kiosk’s Monte Carlo gaming units build loyalty programs, manage comps

November 8, 2016

Monte Carlo gaming kiosks from Olea Kiosk arrived at a critical time for the gaming industry, the company noted in a press release. While the economy has…

Top kiosk stories for October: food and convenience dominates reader interest

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk industry members clearly recognize the need to stay on top of change while making sure they are well grounded in sound operating practices.

Source Technologies debuts 8-Series countertop kiosk to meet business needs

November 8, 2016

Source Technologies, a provider of integrated solutions for managing financial transactions and secure business processes, has introduced its 8-Series…

Armodilo kiosks, tablet enclosures and stands support Microsoft Surface Pro 4

November 8, 2016

Armodilo Display Solutions will support the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4 tablet for all of their tablet enclosures, stands and kiosks including the Original and…

Countertop kiosk flexes to meet FIs' cash-handling needs

November 7, 2016

Source Technologies, a provider of integrated solutions for managing financial transactions, is introducing its 8-Series counter top kiosk.

Should you have confidence in your voting machine?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Concern about vote tampering and voting machine hacking has piqued during the presidential election, largely on account of Donald Trump's claims that the…

Blockchain technology can make voting systems more secure

Blockchain technology provides a new level of transparency and immutability to all types of transactions, including voting. Hardware wallets can provide…

Rockwell Collins deploys self-serve technology at YYC Calgary International Airport

November 7, 2016

YYC Calgary International Airport has opened its new, $1.6 billion international terminal  featuring Rockwell Collins' self-service technology to streamline…