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Cyber security firm: kiosks are easy to hack
May 2, 2017
Touchscreen kiosks are easy to hack, according to Kaspersky Labs, a cyber security consultancy, reported by IoT For All, a technology media news site.
read nowLaptop station allows library patrons to borrow laptops in Cleveland, Ohio suburb
May 1, 2017
The Westlake Porter Public Library in Westlake, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb, has installed a Laptops Anytime station, offering six Mac Airbooks and six Dell PC…
read nowParking kiosks in Maine town to take credit cards and cash
April 27, 2017
Parking kiosks that accept both credit cards and cash will replace traditional parking meters this summer in York Beach, Maine, according to seacoastonline.com.
read nowDivDat kiosk no-fee payment model wins accolades from Detroit City Council
April 27, 2017
DivDat Kiosk Network President Jason Bierkle presented his company's no-fee payment model for energy, tax, water and other bills, earning applause from the…
read nowSuccess drives Upstate New York Crime Stoppers to seek more crime stopper kiosks
April 24, 2017
Following a successful first month in Gloversville and Utica, New York, the Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers are currently fundraising for another anti-crime…
read nowTennessee county installs auto registration kiosks
April 20, 2017
Maury County, Tennessee residents can now renew their car tags in Mt. Pleasant and Spring Hill city halls thanks to the installation of electronic kiosks…
read nowNorth Carolina county gets mental health screening kiosk
April 20, 2017
The Edgecombe County Health Department in Tarboro, North Carolina will be getting a mental health screening kiosk in its waiting room, according to The Fix, a…
read nowCalifornia installs test DMV kiosk at UC Irvine
April 18, 2017
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has installed its first vehicle registration kiosk outside of its field offices at the University of California…
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The Rocky Mountains of self service
by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM
The self service industry has five major obstacles to overcome: ADA compliance, Section 508, outdoor enclosures, EMV and browser control.
read nowOhio high school to make alumni photos and current information available via public kiosks
April 17, 2017
A "Class Composite Kiosk Project" at Greenville High School in Greenville, Ohio will provide photos and information about school alumni via kiosks that will be…
read nowPostal kiosks used to deliver illegal drugs bought online
April 17, 2017
Two men who pled guilty to selling illegal drugs on the Internet used self-serve postal kiosks to mail goods to customers, according to Arstechnica.com.
read nowWayfinding kiosk raises design concerns in Arkansas historic district
April 14, 2017
The replacement of a downtown wayfinding kiosk recently led to some complaints about design, and though the structure has since been moved, the El Dorado…
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ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks, part 3: assistive technologies make inroads
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Assistive technology for the disabled has improved and become more pervasive in recent years, offering an opportunity for kiosk manufacturers to better serve…
read nowOregon to seek bids on drug recycling kiosks to fight opiod epidemic
April 12, 2017
A divided Oregon house health committee passed a bill to make it easier for people to dispose of excess medications in an effort to curtail the opioid epidemic…
read nowCanton, Ohio tourist bureau embraces kiosks, but local governments hold off over costs
April 11, 2017
Visit Canton, Stark County, Ohio’s convention and visitors’ bureau, has installed 23 interactive kiosks as a way to disseminate information, promote area…
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ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks, part 2: why legal confusion reigns
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A lack of clarity in the Americans with Disabilities Act has led to numerous instances where people with disabilities have encountered problems when trying to…
read nowChicago’s Metra Electric Line to remove cash-only ticket kiosks
April 10, 2017
Chicago's Metra Electric Line is getting rid of the last of its cash-only ticket kiosks as more passengers choose credit card machines or the Ventra app to buy…
read nowMotor vehicle transaction kiosk use increases in Arizona
April 7, 2017
Transactions at motor vehicle transaction kiosks increased across Arizona from 21,991 in February last year to 36,899 the same month this year, the Daily Miner…
read nowSolar-powered, digital parking kiosks prove successful in Cocoa Beach, Florida; GPS-based coupons coming
April 7, 2017
Fifty solar-powered digital parking kiosks along the Cocoa Beach, Florida beachfront brought in more than $234,000 in revenue during their first five weeks of…
read nowVancouver airport to roll out 90 more BorderXpress kiosks
April 6, 2017
Vancouver International Airport announced its proprietary line of self-serve border control solutions, BorderXpress, has expanded to meet the requirements of…
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