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).

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…

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…

Moe's franchisees see multiple benefits of self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Moe's Southwest Grill franchisees see self order kiosks as a tool to allow restaurants to meet consumer needs in smaller footprints.

Oklahoma dispensary operator installs American Green smart vending machines

December 17, 2019

Earthly Mist of Tulsa Oklahoma has purchased and installed American Green smart vending machines for use in its Oklahoma dispensaries, according to a press…

Miami Beach convention center installs 30 EV charging stations

December 17, 2019

Blink smart charge stations serve electric and hybrid vehicles. Blink Charging Co. has installed 30 electric vehicle charging stations in the newly…

How interactive retail kiosks enhance the holiday shopping experience

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

Interactive kiosk innovations are making holiday shopping experiences more engaging, rewarding and memorable for consumer and retailers.

Location, Location, Location: The Importance of Self-Service Kiosk Placement

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

Over the past decade, self-service solutions of all kinds—from indoor and outdoor kiosks to digital signage, automated smart lockers, and more—have become…

Researchers claim printed masks can fool facial recognition systems

December 16, 2019

Researchers at Kneron, an artificial-intelligence provider, said they fooled facial recognition systems using a printed mask showing a different person's face…