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9 European countries delay biometric border checks

September 15, 2026

Nine European countries, including several popular destinations for British travelers, have been granted a delay in the full implementation of the European…

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South Korea confronts digital divide as seniors struggle with kiosks

September 15, 2026

South Korea's rapid adoption of kiosks, smartphone apps and other digital services is leaving many older residents struggling to complete routine tasks, from…

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Honolulu opens DMV kiosk in Kailua

September 14, 2026

The City and County of Honolulu has opened a new DMV self-service kiosk at the Foodland in Kailua Town Center, expanding access to vehicle registration…

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Delaware expands sports wagering with self-service kiosks

September 11, 2026

The Delaware Lottery has introduced self-service sports wagering kiosks at 89 licensed retailers and the state's three casinos, according to a Bay to Bay News…

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LinkNYC kiosks to honor 9/11 recovery workers

September 10, 2026

LinkNYC kiosks across New York City's five boroughs are displaying stories about the people who helped the city recover after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist…

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Ryanair criticizes passport kiosk failures as enforcement relief ends

September 9, 2026

Ryanair has blamed malfunctioning passport kiosks and inadequate staffing for lengthy border-control lines at several European airports as temporary relief…

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Culver City activates 4 IKE Smart City kiosks

September 8, 2026

Four interactive digital kiosks have begun operating on sidewalks in Culver City, California, following years of discussion and votes by the City Council…

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Indiana BMV kiosks help storm victims replace lost documents

September 3, 2026

BMV Connect self-service kiosks are available to Indiana residents who need to replace important motor vehicle documents lost or damaged during recent severe…

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Maryland parks launch sports equipment rental kiosks

September 2, 2026

St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks has completed the rollout of self-service sports equipment rental kiosks at three Maryland parks through a partnership…

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Idaho DMV launches self-service kiosks for vehicle registration renewals

September 2, 2026

The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles is rolling out self-service kiosks that allow residents to renew standard vehicle registrations at grocery stores…

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Pennsylvania skill game kiosks face uncertain future after court ruling

September 1, 2026

Pennsylvania's widespread "skill game" kiosks, which resemble traditional slot machines, face an uncertain future after the state Supreme Court ruled that the…

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Cyprus airports seek to scrap passport kiosks

August 31, 2026

Cyprus plans to install 40 new Automated Border Control gates at Larnaca and Paphos international airports as the country upgrades its passport-control…

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Virginia county deploys self-service kiosks for tax payments

August 31, 2026

Fairfax County, Virginia, has introduced self-service kiosks that allow residents to pay certain local taxes without visiting a Department of Tax…

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Michigan county installs legal self-help kiosk

August 28, 2026

Wexford County, Michigan, plans to install a legal self-help kiosk inside its courthouse in Cadillac to assist people representing themselves in court…

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New DMV Now kiosk opens in South Dakota county

August 28, 2026

Residents of Pennington County, South Dakota, have a new option for renewing vehicle registrations with the addition of a South Dakota DMV Now self-service…

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Ohio proposes rules for self-service prescription kiosks

August 21, 2026

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is considering new rules that would establish a detailed regulatory framework for self-service prescription kiosks, according to a…

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Sports-betting kiosks could offer path in California

August 20, 2026

Sports-betting kiosks at Del Mar Racetrack could offer California a more limited path toward legal wagering than a statewide mobile market, according to a…

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Charlotte to deploy first smart city kiosk

August 19, 2026

The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 20 to mark the installation of the first interactive digital kiosk under its…

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Kiosk industry leaders to discuss accessibility with U.S. Access Board

August 18, 2026

Representatives from the Kiosk Manufacturer Association and other industry insiders will meet with U.S. Access Board Executive Director Sachin Dev Pavithran…

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Hanoi pilots AI-powered smart police station kiosk

August 18, 2026

Hanoi has begun testing Vietnam's first Smart Police Station, a 24-hour self-service kiosk at 89 Dinh Tien Hoang St., according to a report in The Star. The…

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