Coronavirus / COVID-19 News & Media
NYC expands contactless pay options for parking kiosks
April 21, 2020
The New York City Department of Transportation announced a new effort to discourage cash payments at the city's parking meters and encourage contactless…
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Why healthcare kiosks are essential in the changing medical landscape
by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
Once the coronavirus pandemic ends, the procedures medical facilities have put in place to streamline services and keep workers safe will remain, with clinics…
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22Miles offers free tools during COVID-19
April 20, 2020
22Miles, a digital signage and wayfinding provider, is offering multiple free tools to help its customers during the coronavirus, such as free mobile…
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The demand for hand sanitation stations has arrived
In addition to dispensing hand sanitizer, a sanitation station can also provide antibacterial wipes and face masks. The importance of these basic sanitary…
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NAC launches ATM Deployer Survey on the impact of COVID-19
April 17, 2020
The National ATM Council, in cooperation with its governmental affairs team, has developed a survey to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the ATM…
read nowEmirates airlines requires passengers to first be tested for COVID-19
April 17, 2020
Emirates airlines has required passengers to have a blood test for COVID-19, with results provided within 10 minutes, according to a Quartz report.
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SBA runs out of COVID-19 relief money; lawmakers fight over refunding
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Two Small Business Administration programs designed to help businesses weather the pandemic — the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster…
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Will COVID-19 change consumer buying habits long term?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The COVID-19 outbreak has already shifted consumer buying habits to self-service. Kiosk industry leaders see the changes in customer behavior continuing…
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Goldfinger Monitors' infrared touchscreens remove need for direct skin contact, enhancing safety
April 15, 2020
Goldfingers Monitors' infrared touchscreens can be used with a gloved finger, stylus or pen, removing the need for direct skin contact and allowing industries…
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Howard Technology Solutions teams with university and hospital to build ventilators needed by COVID-19 patients
April 15, 2020
Howard Technology Solutions partnered with the University of Southern Mississippi's robotics team and Forrest General Hospital to create a new manual-action…
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DOOH keeps small business alive during COVID-19
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Many small businesses are hurting due to COVID-19 restrictions. Some DOOH vendors, however, are helping them stay alive by offering free DOOH advertising to…
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Betson teams with AMS on touchless medical machine powered by Vagabond
April 14, 2020
Betson Enterprises, a distributor of arcade, location-based amusement and vending machine equipment, and AMS Vendors, a vending machine manufacturer, announced…
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Coronavirus disruption and the 'big tech' debate
Is this the moment that big tech proves that big data can be used for the greater good? What is big tech's role in the fight against coronavirus?
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CARES Act to provide more loans, unemployment and tax benefits
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, signed into law at the end of March, provides new loan programs that vary depending on a company’s…
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Publix deploys contactless payment to protect customers
April 6, 2020
Publix is deploying contactless pay to all stores to protect the health and well-being of its customers and associates during the coronavirus pandemic…
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Businesses can apply for SBA loans starting today
April 3, 2020
Small businesses can begin applying for Small Business Administration loans available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, known as…
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Redbox touchscreens safe? Company notes increased safety measures in response to TV report
April 3, 2020
When a Fort Myers, Florida TV station, WBBH-TV, explored the possibility of Redbox kiosks carrying COVID-19 Thursday, the company responded that the kiosks are…
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How to navigate SBA loans to survive COVID-19
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Small Business Administration has various loans for companies in need of financial help to survive the coronavirus epidemic. Experts shed some light on the…
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Kiosks keep tabs on inmates released from jail during coronavirus pandemic
April 1, 2020
Across the U.S., jail administrators are releasing inmates to reduce their jail populations as they plan for the arrival of the coronavirus. As expected, this…
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Senior center uses visitor and staff sign-in kiosk to prevent COVID-19 risk
April 1, 2020
A Civitas Senior Living facility is utilizing the Accushield visitor and staff sign-in kiosk to record the body temperature of their staff and ask…
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