Au10tix, Neo bring biometric identity verification to Australian gaming kiosks

September 2, 2026

Identity verification provider Au10tix has integrated its technology into self-service kiosks from Australian automation company Neo, bringing biometric…

HID, Soloinsight, CTS strengthen visitor check-in kiosk security

August 13, 2026

HID has integrated its ATOM document reader and U.ARE.U facial recognition module with Soloinsight's CloudGate visitor management platform and a self-service…

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.

Studies examine biometric kiosk adoption, predictive vending maintenance

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Two academic studies examine what it takes to make unattended systems more useful to passengers and more reliable for operators.

Dominican airport installs automated border-control kiosks

July 28, 2026

Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic has introduced six automated border-control kiosks for arriving international travelers, according…

Sine adds automated ID verification to visitor check-in kiosks

July 16, 2026

Sine, Honeywell's visitor and contractor management platform, has introduced Advanced ID Check for its SinePoint Pro iPad kiosks, adding automated identity…

EU rebuffs calls to pause biometric border system despite airport delays

July 9, 2026

European Union officials have rejected calls from the aviation industry to suspend the bloc's new Entry/Exit System, according to a New York Times report…

The touchscreen isn't going away. It's getting company

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

As AI, voice interfaces, biometrics, QR codes and mobile technologies reshape self-service, some have questioned whether the touchscreen is becoming obsolete.

Vadzo intros camera for touchless interactions

June 30, 2026

Vadzo Imaging has introduced the Falcon-521CRS, a 5-megapixel USB 3.0 camera module designed specifically for interactive kiosks, digital signage and other…

Why airports remain a hotbed for kiosk innovation

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Few environments are better suited to self-service technology than airports. The need to serve large numbers of people quickly and efficiently has made…

Kiosks and compliance: What operators need to know this year and beyond

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Kiosk operators need to consider a number of regulatory issues, including ADA compliance, cash acceptance regulations, energy standards and data privacy.

Let's Talk Retail Episode 5: How Produce Recognition Tech is Revolutionizing Self-Checkout

This episode of Let’s Talk Retail explores how AI-powered produce recognition is transforming grocery checkout. Toshiba’s Johanna Hinkle explains how smart…

Steven King on leading ARKI and the future of automation

Steven King joins The Automation and Self-Service Podcast to discuss ARKI’s rebrand and how automation, AI and human connection are driving the next phase of…

Steven King to keynote, co-host ARKI 2025: A new era for automated retail and kiosk innovation

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Steven King of BlueSky Robotics will co-host and keynote ARKI 2025, exploring how automation and AI are redefining self-service and retail.

Glide Identity raises $20M to advance AI-safe digital authentication

October 14, 2025

Glide Identity, a digital security company developing SIM-based cryptographic verification systems, has raised more than $20 million in a Series A funding…

Bitcoin Depot embraces ID verification to combat bitcoin ATM fraud

October 8, 2025

Bitcoin Depot has introduced ID verification protocols to help prevent the ongoing issue of bitcoin ATM fraud. With this guideline, customers must provide…

ROC algorithm ranks high in global facial recognition test

September 26, 2025

ROC, an American-made provider of multimodal biometrics and Vision AI, announced Thursday that its latest face recognition algorithm achieved top global marks…

Living on the Edge: Why Edge Processing is the Future of In-Store Camera Intelligence

Edge processing is transforming retail camera intelligence by shifting analytics from servers to AI enabled devices. This white paper highlights real time…

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From Good to Great: The Right Biometrics Capabilities for Better Banking

It’s not enough these days to have “good” systems in place when it comes to security and user convenience. You want to bank on “great” technologies. Read our…

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How next-generation kiosks are transforming the airport experience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a recent webinar, Zebra Technologies and imageHOLDERS highlighted how airports are adopting one-step check-in, accessibility-first design and portable…