New virtual summit focuses on innovation, customer experience in self-service, kiosk, vending industries

Networld Media websites, Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, are launching a virtual summit that promises to bring attendees the very best in self-service…

How self-service helps a healing products retailer weather COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the company was initially interested in self-service technology to improve customer convenience, the COVID-19 outbreak has demonstrated how important…

Vengo Labs to deploy touchless PPE equipment

July 15, 2020

Vengo Labs, a provider of retail kiosk sampling solutions, will deploy touchless retail technology across its network of 1,400 gyms, schools, retail and…

InHand Networks launches temperature reading kiosk

July 14, 2020

InHand Networks has launched its K16 temperature reading kiosk to help companies deliver a safe environment for their employees and customers, according…

Ideum teams with National Gallery of Art on touchless kiosk

July 14, 2020

Working with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Ideum, an interactive design firm, will design a touchless kiosk that will orient visitors to the…

How touch technology can design ‘hygienic’ kiosks

by Ian Crosby — Sales & Marketing Director, Zytronic

Self-service kiosks can play a critical role in reducing the risk of microbial infection, as they minimize face-to-face contact and help maintain social…

QR codes get a new life as COVID-19 recovery spurs contactless payments

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The rapid demand for safe, contactless merchant payments has led to renewed interest in QR codes, a payment technology that historically dominated Asian…

InHand Networks Launches Temperature Reading Kiosk to Helps Business Reopen Safely

As businesses across the country are planning to reopen, InHand Networks has launched InMetrics Temperature Reading Kiosk to help companies deliver a safe…

Webinar to explore expanding kiosk OEM opportunities

July 9, 2020

Self-service kiosk technology has been on a rapid growth track in recent years across fast food restaurants, cinemas, entertainment venues, banks and retail…

Advantech launches thermal screening system

July 9, 2020

Advantech, a provider IoT intelligence systems and embedded platforms, has launched its visitor thermal screening system as part of its AI-based infection…

Global Gaming Expo canceled; virtual events planned

July 9, 2020

The American Gaming Association, with partner Reed Exhibitions, has decided to cancel the Global Gaming Expo scheduled for October, the gaming industry's top…

Workplace safety innovation lets loose

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The self service industry's response to the "new normal" began as soon as quarantines were announced in early spring. The momentum has since escalated.

Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover expand Click to Pay globally

July 8, 2020

American Express Co., Visa Inc., Mastercard Inc. and Discover Financial Services are each making technical preparations for the global expansion of Click to…

Antlia Systems introduces thermal detectors

July 7, 2020

Antlia Systems has introduced a suite of thermal detectors to meet the unexpected and growing need nationally, due to COVID-19.

Artificial intelligence finally gets a face

by Michael Radice — Managing Director, Chartacloud

The creation of a new unified artificial intelligence interface is becoming a winner take all proposition.

LamasaTech introduces alerts feature to temperature measuring kiosks

July 6, 2020

LamasaTech has introduced an alerts feature to its temperature measuring kiosks. The fully automated and 100% non-contact kiosks do not require a staff member…

OpSense introduces self-service, wireless sensor to monitor foodservice operations

July 2, 2020

OpSense, a real-time continuous monitoring Software-as-a-Service platform, has introduced a self-service sensor kit designed to provide retailers and…

Florida county allows residents to get vehicle registrations at self-serve kiosk

July 2, 2020

Residents of Pinellas County, Florida will be able to pay for vehicle registrations and decals at self-service kiosks, according to a Largo Patch report.

Touchscreen windowpanes empower self-service ordering

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

How a pair of technology enthusiasts in Sweden came up with a way to allow customers to place orders on a restaurant windowpane, sparing them from having to…

Hong Kong Disneyland vending machines accept cryptocurrency

July 1, 2020

Ghost Coin, a cryptocurrency operated by technology entrepreneur John McAfee, can now be used in more than 60 Hong Kong vending machines, including machines at…