More than just an ID scanner/reader: Plustek SecureScan X-Cube

The Plustek X-Cube is more than a card scanner—it captures high-res images, reads data from driver’s licenses, passport cards, QR/barcodes (even on phones)…

CoolSys offers Redbox kiosk removal, recycling service

February 11, 2025

CoolSys, a provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, has launched a service to remove and recycle Redbox kiosks, according…

NADRA to automate NIC services with self-service kiosks in Karachi

November 25, 2024

The National Database and Registration Authority is set to introduce self-service kiosks in Karachi, Pakistan to streamline the process of renewing expired or…

Company seeks court order to secure abandoned Redbox kiosks

November 18, 2024

A Murfreesboro, Tennessee company, Discarded Obsolete Machines and Technological Equipment Recovery, is taking action to address a growing security concern…

Redbox kiosks hacked, exposing customer data

October 21, 2024

Customers of the now-defunct Redbox movie rental kiosks may be at risk of identity theft after a programmer revealed a security flaw, according to a New York…

Redbox bankruptcy leaves retailers struggling with abandoned kiosks

October 16, 2024

Since Redbox's chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, more and more major retailers are grappling with what to do with the abandoned kiosks. Walgreens, for example…

It’s the Little Things That Matter Most to Your Business

It’s the Little Things That Matter Most to Your Business, Especially When It Comes to Choosing (and Being Happy with) Your Barcode Scanners So, what are the…

Redbox closes all kiosks, fires 1,000 employees

July 12, 2024

Redbox, a 22-year-old DVD kiosk rental business, is officially shutting down after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, converted its…

Redbox parent company files for bankruptcy

July 1, 2024

Redbox's parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to a CNN report. The company, which acquired…

ITL launches ICU Lite - biometrics via USB!

Innovative Technology have launched their latest biometrics solution - ICU Lite. A compact version of their ICU Pro, it enables you to add age verification …

Answers to common self-service kiosk questions

by David Loyda — Marketing Manager, Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc.

Dave Loyda, director of strategic initiatives at Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., provides answers to questions companies frequently raise when considering…

D-Tech International to install 95 kiosks in UK libraries

February 6, 2020

D-Tech International Ltd., a provider of library technology, has won a bid to supply 95 self-service kiosks to 47 Norfolk County Council Libraries in Norfolk…

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…

Redbox exits game rentals in kiosks, launches entertainment content production division

December 10, 2019

Redbox will no longer provide game rentals in its kiosks, the company posted on Twitter Sunday in response to a question.

National Entertainment Network to deploy 5,000 more USAT cashless payment systems

November 15, 2019

National Entertainment Network Llc. has signed an agreement to deploy USA Technologies Inc.'s NFC-capable ePort Connect cashless payment system on 5,000 of…

Kiosk Marketplace needs your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The census will provide statistics on the industry's size and scope, and will serve as a helpful tool in allowing companies in the industry to measure their…

Sports betting jumpstarts gaming and kiosks; (hey, cash isn't dead)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Gaming continues to grow as a popular form of entertainment as more states permit sports betting. While not one of the larger kiosk verticals, gaming continues…

Paradies Lagardère joins Freedompay's network

September 19, 2019

Paradies Lagardère, a travel retail and dining provider, has joined Freedompay's DecisionPoint network platform, a consumer-centric commerce platform.

Souvenear to expand gift kiosks to Sacramento, Las Vegas

August 27, 2019

Souvenear, a provider of kiosks offering souvenirs designed and made in the cities where they are sold, will expand into Sacramento and Las Vegas this fall…

Designing Custom Kiosks: It Starts with Knowing Your User

The right touch screen kiosk interface design can make all the difference for your customers, employees, patients, visitors and guests.