Adding RFID Capabilities to Your Kiosk

RFID technology is becoming a popular component of kiosk deployments, but it’s important to realize that all RFID readers aren’t the same.

2019 Kiosk Market Census Report reports record growth in 2018

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The industry's growth in 2018 was driven largely by factors cited in last year's report — rising mobile commerce and Internet of Things technology — but the…

Pepsico ‘snackbot’ delivers snacks via self-driving vehicles

January 7, 2019

Pepsico, in partnership with Robby Technologies, has introduced snackbot, a self-driving robot that brings snacks and beverages from Hello Goodness, a…

Aopen teams with Volta on digital advertising network

December 5, 2018

Aopen, a technology company that specializes in products and services for cloud-based applications, has partnered with Volta, a provider of free electric…

Solar-powered parking kiosks coming to Columbus, Ohio

November 30, 2018

Columbus, Ohio, has installed solar-powered, touchpad parking kiosks from West Street to Long Street, according to Columbus Business First. 

Connected parking kiosks take the lead in creating 'smart cities' infrastructure

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Parking kiosks will provide much of the infrastructure for smart cities, which promise a higher quality of life for millions of people.

Choice Market to allow automatic checkout in new convenience store

October 16, 2018

Denver-based Choice Market has announced plans for a multimodal convenience store format with autonomous checkout, to be built on the site of a former…

Kiosk Marketplace seeks your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The first annual industry census received overwhelmingly positive response, as many readers recognized the need for an informative tool to help companies with…

Technology partners simplify payment at 6K EV charging stations in Europe

September 4, 2018

Wirecard, a provider of digital financial technology, is teaming with Wirelane, a provider of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, to roll out…

NEC gets it right – for display technology, the age of collaboration has arrived

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

NEC Display Solutions showcases the fruits of partnerships in its new versatile headquarters and briefing center at a ground breaking open house.

Qwick Media to acquire Lucid Management Group

July 5, 2018

Qwick Media Inc., a provider of interactive digital hardware and software, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Lucid Management Group, a provider of…

Will EV charger network support surging customer demand?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The EV market is expanding rapidly, but whether or not the EV infrastructure expands fast enough to support customer demand will depend on the commitment of…

California, New Jersey, New York to invest $1.3B in EV charging stations

June 4, 2018

In a bid to promote electric vehicle adoption, three states — California, New Jersey and New York — recently announced investments of up to $1.3 billion in…

Self-order kiosks let loose at National Restaurant Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The number of self-order kiosks on display at the National Restaurant Show nearly tripled over last year's exhibits as hardware and software manufacturers rush…

Electrify America to install hundreds of EV stations at Walmart, Target, Sheetz, other retailers

April 24, 2018

Electrify America has announced that it will install "ultrafast" electric vehicle chargers at more than 100 retail, convenience and refueling locations across…

Solar powered EV charging station in Austin supports its smart cities initiative

March 1, 2018

A solar-powered kiosk in Austin, Texas, known as Electric Drive, enables residents to fuel electric vehicles and cell phones, as well as serving as an access…

USA Technologies expands availability of software for micro markets

February 28, 2018

USA Technologies Inc., a payment technology service provider of integrated cashless and mobile transactions in the self-service retail market, has announced…

AeroVironment releases next generation EV charging station

January 12, 2018

AeroVironment, a provider of electric vehicle charging and the preferred home charging solution supplier for nine global automakers, introduced TurboDX, its…

EV charging company EVBox reaches 50,000 stations worldwide

December 29, 2017

EVBox, a manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations and charging management software, reached a milestone of 50,000 installed charging points…

Kiosk manufacturer and software developer announces Interactive EV Charging Solution

Aberdeen, North Carolina – Meridian Kiosks, the leading pioneer in self-service solutions, announces a new, innovative EV charging solution. “It’s something…