Government News & Media

Nevada capital provides 24-hour DMV kiosk access

March 16, 2026

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has relocated its DMV Now self-service kiosk outside the Carson City DMV office, making it accessible 24 hours a day…

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Alabama county embraces DMV kiosks

March 12, 2026

Madison County, Alabama, has introduced self-service kiosks that allow residents to quickly renew their vehicle registration tags without visiting the county's…

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Minnesota considers banning crypto ATMs

March 11, 2026

Minnesota is considering banning cryptocurrency ATMs at the urging of law enforcement. There are currently around 350 crypto ATMs in the state, according to a…

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Korean regulators halt forced kiosk purchases

March 10, 2026

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has issued a corrective order to Hotseasoner, the operator of the Dongdaemun Yupdduck restaurant chain, for requiring…

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Nigeria expands government feedback system with kiosks

March 4, 2026

Nigeria's federal government has reactivated and upgraded its national ReportGov feedback system, deploying physical kiosks at major international airports to…

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Pharmacy group pushes back against prescription kiosks

March 3, 2026

A pharmacist trade group is pushing back against Amazon's new prescription-dispensing kiosks, warning that the technology risks reducing pharmacy care to a…

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Mobile kiosks help Arizona homeless get IDs

March 2, 2026

Efforts to provide state-issued IDs or driver's licenses to people experiencing homelessness are expanding through the deployment of mobile kiosks in Arizona…

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French airport expands self-service capabilities

February 27, 2026

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg in eastern France has introduced self-check-in services for selected airlines as part of its ongoing modernization efforts…

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Union County, New Jersey to host aging services kiosks

February 27, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners of Union County, New Jersey, is hosting Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) events in March to help seniors and caregivers learn about…

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California orders CoinMe to refund $175K to customers

February 26, 2026

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has issued a consent order against Seattle-based crypto kiosk operator CoinMe Inc. for…

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Schools see growing adoption of visitor management kiosks

by Richard Slawsky

In order to handle security concerns, schools are increasingly using kiosks to manage visitors.

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North Carolina DMV expands kiosk deployment

February 24, 2026

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding its use of self-service kiosks to reduce wait times for routine transactions such as license…

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British tourist destroys check-in kiosks at Hong Kong airport

February 23, 2026

A violent incident occurred Feb. 16 inside Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport when a man was seen knocking over automated check-in kiosks and…

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Nebraska capital showcases rangelands with educational kiosk

February 18, 2026

A traveling educational kiosk about the importance of rangelands has been deployed in Nebraska as part of the United Nations' designation of 2026 as the…

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New Bern, North Carolina rolls out informational kiosks

February 17, 2026

New Bern, North Carolina has installed new informational kiosks to make it easier for residents and visitors to explore downtown attractions. The kiosks…

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Swiss airports warn of delays due to EES rollout

February 12, 2026

European aviation and travel groups are warning that the rollout of the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), which relies heavily on self-service…

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Connecticut town adds to parking kiosk fleet

February 11, 2026

Officials in New Canaan, Connecticut, are considering installing eight new parking kiosks in the downtown area, according to a CT Insider report. The proposal…

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Crypto kiosks face regulatory challenges

by Richard Slawsky

Are bitcoin ATMs to blame for these scams? Should they be banned? The regulatory landscape is still uncertain but there is a path forward.

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German airport rolls out ESS kiosks

February 9, 2026

Germany's Berlin Brandenburg Airport has activated its new Entry/Exit System (EES) self-service kiosks, allowing non-EU travelers to pre-register passport and…

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Kentucky city seeks bids on downtown wayfinding kiosks

February 5, 2026

The city of Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking bids to purchase three electronic kiosks as part of an effort to enhance navigation and information access in its…

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