3 Ways Modernized Passenger Information Systems Benefit Commuters

Information is power. It enables planning and strategizing, adapting and adjusting.

AVIXA cancels June InfoComm show

March 31, 2020

The Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, known as AVIXA, has canceled the InfoComm show, planned for June 16-18 in Las Vegas, on account of the…

Peerless-AV is Lucky to Have Great Customers & Partners!

St. Patrick’s Day and March are often seen as times of luck, and here at Peerless-AV, we feel extra lucky. Part of that luck comes from our amazing customers…

China vending, kiosk and smart retailing show planned for August in Shanghai

March 17, 2020

The 17th China International Self-service, Kiosk and Vending Show 2020 and the China International Smart Retailing Show 2020 will be held Aug. 12-14, 2020 at…

AV Spotlight: Miami

Known as the “Magic City,” Miami, Florida is definitely a place where magic follows wherever you go – even throughout the wonderful AV displays in the city!

IBASE Advances Video Wall Technology

SignaturePro 24-Port Video Wall Signage Player offers breakthrough capability powered by Intel

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How self-service operators comply with biometric regulations

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology providers using biometric identification believe they can comply with stringent consumer protection laws despite some recent lawsuits.

Yoplait dishes out smoothies with facial recognition digital signage

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

One major challenge for advertisers is how to target customers based on their mood. Facial recognition technology is making it easier for advertisers to cater…

3 reasons to combine digital signage with a kiosk

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

When it comes to customer experience technology, a solution that combines both digital signage and kiosk elements can be a slam dunk. Need convincing? Here are…

Outfront Media celebrates Valentine's Day with AR DOOH campaign

February 14, 2020

Outfront Media Inc. has launched a augmented reality DOOH Valentine's Day campaign across the U.S. Customers can scan QR codes on smaller DOOH assets or visit…

Robotic fast food counter primed to cook, serve up 100 orders an hour

February 12, 2020

A group of companies have worked together to create what they said is the world's first fully automated fast food counter, though there are other robotic…

Volkswagen tests service kiosks

February 10, 2020

Volkswagen is testing virtual reception service kiosks in a pair of dealerships to allow customers to drop off their vehicles and be on their way in less than…

ComQi acquires financial CMS provider JohnRyan

February 5, 2020

ComQi Inc., a provider of content management solutions for retail, has acquired JohnRyan, a provider of financial content management solutions, fo an…

Oars & Alps selects Vengo Labs kiosks to drive product sampling, customer analytics

February 5, 2020

Oars & Alps, a direct-to-consumer men's natural skin care company, has selected Vengo Labs' interactive digital kiosks to drive awareness and engagement…

Navigating the consumer journey in the digital age

by Scott Robinson — Director of Future Retail Product Line, Kodak Moments

Personalization shouldn't stop at the kiosk or the website. Retailers can enhance their promotions through marketing platforms that promote and influence…

Beauty care pioneers self-service AI, AR technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

AI and AR provide customers personalized recommendations and allow the retailer to move from a product-centric to a customer-centric experience.

Perfect Corp.’s YouCam makeup virtual beauty app wins innovation award

January 27, 2020

Perfect Corp., the beauty technology solutions provider behind the YouCam Makeup virtual beauty app, has been named a winner in the 2020 BIG Innovation Awards…

Location, location, location: the importance of self-service kiosk placement

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

As self-service solutions continue to expand, businesses and organizations must consider the location, placement and overall appearance of their solutions to…

Panel explores diverse directions of self-service retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service technology allows retailers to meet customer expectations established by the pioneering tech efforts of brand's, like Starbucks. These…

Will 2020 be the breakout year for 5G?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

5G cellular service has been introduced to several markets, but use is limited due to the need for consumers to have compatible phones. Experts, nonetheless…