Government News & Media

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 — Editor, Connect Media

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 — Editor, Connect Media

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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California city to regulate self-checkouts

February 3, 2026

City leaders in Costa Mesa, California., have approved a new ordinance regulating self-checkout lanes at grocery stores and drug stores, a move that will…

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North Dakota shutting down some DMV kiosks

February 2, 2026

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is shutting down several license renewal kiosks across the state, primarily in small towns, effective Jan. 24.

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AARP latest to urge controls on crypto kiosks

January 30, 2026

The AARP has released a statement in support of an effort in Washington State to tighten controls on cryptocurrency kiosks. Senate Bill 5280, under…

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Coral Springs to introduce vehicle registration kiosks

January 27, 2026

Coral Springs, Florida, will introduce vehicle registration kiosks at spots around the community. With these kiosks, residents can skip the line at government…

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New Jersey town expands 24/7 kiosk availability for property tax payments

January 27, 2026

With the Feb. 1 deadline for first-quarter 2026 property tax payments looming, officials in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, officials have placed a set of EUNA…

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Broward County, Florida rolls out vehicle registration kiosks

January 26, 2026

Broward County, Florida, is unveiling a vehicle registration kiosk at Sedano's Supermarket. With this kiosk, residents can pay for and print out vehicle…

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Brussels Airport rolls out biometric kiosks ahead of EU Entry/Exit System

January 22, 2026

Brussels Airport has deployed 61 self-service pre-registration kiosks in preparation for the European Union's biometric Entry Exit System, which is scheduled…

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Wane County, Wisconsin intros composting kiosks

January 21, 2026

Wane County, Wisconsin has launched a composting program that allows residents to drop off food scraps at 24-hour kiosks, according to a report by WMTV15 News.

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Screven County, Georgia installs kiosks to aid incarcerated family members

January 19, 2026

The Screven County Sheriff's Office installed a kiosk for families looking to help out incarcerated loved ones, according to a report by WSAV.

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