Kiosks and compliance: What operators need to know this year and beyond

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Kiosk operators need to consider a number of regulatory issues, including ADA compliance, cash acceptance regulations, energy standards and data privacy.

American Changer rolls out card recycler kiosk

April 13, 2026

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based American Changer Corp. has introduced a new Card Recycle Kiosk designed to help operators collect and reuse payment system…

Kiosk'Ice advances international expansion

April 13, 2026

Kiosk'Ice, a French manufacturer of autonomous ice production units, is expanding internationally as it positions itself as a provider of on-site ice…

Amazon to stock weight loss drug in clinic kiosks

April 10, 2026

Amazon.com plans to begin stocking Eli Lilly's newly approved oral weight loss drug at kiosks located in some of its primary care clinics, while also offering…

Town bans crypto kiosks after $20K scam

April 9, 2026

The city of Haverhill, Massachusetts, has approved a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks following reports that three residents were scammed out of a combined…

Food pickup lockers addressing the 'last mile' in the guest experience

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Smart pickup lockers are helping address one of the key points (and cost issues) in restaurant operations. Additionally, their success is opening the door to…

EcoATM partners on project to plant 50K trees

April 7, 2026

Electronics buyback kiosk operator ecoATM and nonprofit One Tree Planted are expanding their Earth Day efforts into a monthlong initiative aimed at promoting…

Costco shifting from self-checkout to scan-and-go, shoppers report

April 6, 2026

Costco is adjusting its checkout strategy, with some stores eliminating or limiting self-checkout lanes in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce theft…

AARP Nevada goes after crypto kiosks

April 6, 2026

Consumer advocates, including AARP Nevada, are urging lawmakers in Nevada to implement stronger protections against fraud involving cryptocurrency kiosks…

GTI Southeast Asia Expo set for April 21-23

April 3, 2026

The GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2026 is scheduled for April 21–23 at the World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, positioning itself as a key gathering for the…

Downtown Kalamazoo gets parking kiosks

April 2, 2026

New parking meter kiosks have been installed in downtown Kalamazoo, Mich., as part of a broader effort to improve parking access and availability, according to…

New Zealand airline expands next-gen kiosk network

April 1, 2026

Air travel provider Air New Zealand is introducing a generation of self-service kiosks designed to significantly reduce domestic check-in times, according to…

Slabb tapped for automated beverage system manufacturing

April 1, 2026

TendedBar, a provider of automated beverage dispensing systems for high-traffic venues, has selected Slabb Kiosks as its long-term manufacturing partner…

KeyMe passes 8K deployments

April 1, 2026

Key duplication kiosk provider KeyMe Locksmiths has reached a new milestone with the deployment of its 8,000th self-service kiosk nationwide, according to a…

Minnesota next state eyeing crypto kiosk ban

March 30, 2026

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would ban virtual currency kiosks statewide, according to the state's House of Representatives, with the…

Tesla rolls out centralized payment kiosks for charging stations

March 26, 2026

Tesla appears to be quietly changing how drivers pay at some of its newest V4 Supercharger stations, according to a report on the blog site Not a Tesla App…

Eyes on the future: Vision screening comes to self-service kiosks

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The vision-screening sector has delivered steady growth over the past several years. One study shows these kiosks can reach $2.7 billion by 2032.

Pegasus TransTech rolling out kiosks at Pilot Travel Centers

March 19, 2026

Pegasus TransTech has introduced new Transflo Express self-service scan station kiosks at selected Pilot Travel Center locations, according to a report on the…

From vending machines to autonomous retail: The evolution of grab and go shopping

Customers want physical shopping to feel as quick and simple as online purchasing. The demand has led to the rise of autonomous retail — stores where customers…

What makes the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show a must-attend event?

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show takes place December 14-16 in Miami Beach this year. Here are the many reasons to attend.