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Nebraska OKs lottery ticket vending machines

July 7, 2026

Beginning with Nebraska's new fiscal year, lottery tickets can now be sold through vending machines under a new state law approved during the most recent…

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NY proposal would require self-checkout discounts

July 7, 2026

A New York state lawmaker has proposed requiring retailers and supermarkets to give customers a 10% discount when they use self-checkout kiosks, according to a…

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Idaho town's parking program off to a rocky start

July 6, 2026

The city of Sandpoint, Idaho, launched its long-debated paid parking program July 1, according to a Sandpoint Reader report, introducing 43 cashless parking…

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Alabama city welcomes 4 wayfinding kiosks

July 2, 2026

The city of Athens, Alabama, has installed four wayfinding kiosks at key entrances to its downtown historic district to help residents and visitors navigate…

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LinkNYC network again aids city's heat emergency response

July 2, 2026

New York City is using its LinkNYC kiosk network as a key component of its response to a historic heat wave, according to a press release, activating more than…

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Mount Fuji adds self-service kiosks for climber fees

July 2, 2026

The 2026 climbing season at Japan's Mt. Fuji Mount Fuji's opened June 30 with the launch of the popular Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi Prefecture and the Subashiri…

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Former Illinois jail official accused of diverting $200K in kiosk cash

July 1, 2026

A former administrator of the Knox County Jail in Illinois is accused of diverting more than $200,000 in cash deposited through inmate commissary kiosks over a…

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Maryland county deploys 24/7 naloxone vending machines

July 1, 2026

The Howard County Health Department in Maryland has installed two outdoor vending machines that provide free, 24/7 access to naloxone and other…

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New York parks debut Revolutionary War history kiosks

June 30, 2026

New York State Parks has installed interactive touchscreen kiosks at more than 20 parks and historic sites to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary by…

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NYC expands public health vending to Staten Island

June 30, 2026

New York City has opened its first publicly supported health vending machines on Staten Island, according to a press release, providing free, 24/7 access to…

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Kiosk program to keep Canadian communities connected

June 30, 2026

The City of Peterborough in central Ontario, Canada, is taking public engagement directly into neighborhoods this summer through a series of pop-up engagement…

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What happens to kiosks when they reach end of life?

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Replacing aging kiosks isn't simply a matter of unplugging one unit and installing another. As the installed base of self-service kiosks continues to grow…

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Airline data replaces customs kiosks at some Canadian airports

June 29, 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency is streamlining international-to-international passenger connections at select Canadian airports by eliminating the need for…

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Temple targets travelers with Buc-ee's visitor kiosk

June 29, 2026

The Temple, Texas, tourism organization Discover Temple has installed an interactive visitor kiosk inside the Buc-ee's travel center at 4155 N. General Bruce…

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Dallas kiosks draw criticism over gambling ads

June 26, 2026

The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board sharply criticized Dallas' newly installed digital information kiosks, arguing that the devices add visual clutter to…

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Tennessee county expands DMV kiosk network

June 26, 2026

Residents of Sevier County, Tennessee, now have a new self-service option for renewing vehicle registrations with the installation of a tag renewal kiosk at…

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Estonia moves toward self-service medication dispensing

June 25, 2026

The country of Estonia in northern Europe is considering legislation that would allow pharmacies to deploy self-service vending machines capable of dispensing…

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Utah city launches kiosk parking system

June 24, 2026

Downtown Ogden, Utah, has launched its first paid parking program, with motorists now using parking kiosks and digital payment options in select areas of the…

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World Cup spotlights LinkNYC's new role as a digital town square

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

As New York prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches, the city's decision to livestream games on 200 LinkNYC kiosks suggests a broader future for digital public…

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California city launches free parking pilot amid kiosk concerns

June 22, 2026

The City of Chico, California, and the Downtown Chico Property Based Improvement District are launching a summer parking promotion that will provide up to two…

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