4 ways digital kiosks are simplifying travel and tourism

Designed with simplification in mind, self-service digital kiosks can help provide travelers with the information and services they need to allow them to enjoy…

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Famous Belgian Waffle Company Serves Up Better Customer Experiences

Wafels & Dinges, best known for its delicious Belgian waffles that come with a variety of options for toppings, has been in business since 2007, and since…

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EVs, charging networks, on the way, experts claim

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Experts claim EVs are going to expand along with EV charging stations. High costs and a lack of consumer understanding about the new technology have been…

New York recovery center installs self-service blood pressure kiosk

January 7, 2020

Community Health Action of Staten Island recently installed a self-monitoring blood pressure kiosk at its Next Step and Recovery Center in the St. George…

Converge Retail to unveil RFID-based interactive display platform

January 7, 2020

The Converge Virtual Try On is an interactive kiosk that uses mixed reality to enable customers to virtually try on jewelry items.

SATO America to introduce new printing solutions

January 7, 2020

SATO America, a provider of auto-ID solutions, will unveil three products at this year's National Retail Federation trade show in New York next week in smart…

Advantech to launch outdoor self-service kiosk

January 7, 2020

Advantech, a provider of IoT intelligence systems and embedded platforms, will launch its UTK-932 Outdoor Self-Service Kiosk next week at the 2020 National…

Kiosk executives highly bullish on 2020

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

2019 marked the third straight year of excellent growth for self-service technology, and most kiosk industry executives say 2020 will be just as good if not…

Zebra Instant introduces self-service photo print terminal

January 6, 2020

Zebra Instant, a provider of smartphone photo printing and monetization technology, has introduced the Zebra Instant POS terminal, a…

'Giving Machines' for holiday donations surpass expectations in Denver

January 6, 2020

Vending machines in downtown Denver that allowed people to select an item to donate to the needy collected $625,000 worth of donations by the end of December…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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).