Kiosks vs. smartphones: evaluating effectiveness

June 5, 2026

Occasionally, someone raises concerns that smartphone apps can perform all the tasks handled by an interactive kiosk. Although it's true that many kiosk…

American Heart Association recognizes CPR heroes as part of kiosk deployment

June 3, 2026

The American Heart Association has installed a Hands-Only CPR training kiosk at Molloy University, according to a press release, marking the first kiosk of its…

India startup raises $100K to expand AI-powered healthcare kiosk platform

June 3, 2026

MedPredict, a healthcare technology startup based in Faridabad, India, has raised $100,000 in a pre-series funding round to advance development of its…

TSA rolls out touchless ID at Albuquerque airport

June 2, 2026

The Transportation Security Administration has introduced a touchless identity verification system at Albuquerque International Sunport, according to a KOAT…

New shelters, kiosks support Jacksonville's autonomous transit program

June 1, 2026

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority in Florida has added 12 custom bus shelters and 12 digital kiosks to support its Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle…

BLM installs informational kiosks at Idaho rec sites

June 1, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management's Cottonwood Field Office has installed five digital kiosks at recreation sites across north-central Idaho to improve visitor…

Abilene library provides laptops by kiosk

May 29, 2026

The Abilene Public Library in Texas is expanding public access to technology by installing self-service laptop kiosks at its branches inside the G.V. Daniels…

India's health screening kiosks could help prevent strokes

May 29, 2026

As India faces a steady increase in stroke cases, including among younger adults, healthcare experts are calling for greater emphasis on preventive screening…

Connecticut university rolls out CPR training kiosk

May 28, 2026

Central Connecticut State University has installed a new hands-only CPR training kiosk inside the Student Center lobby to help students and visitors learn…

OD death reductions in N.J. city follow Narcan kiosk rollout

May 28, 2026

Community organizations in Paterson, New Jersey, have launched a new initiative to provide free, 24-hour public access to naloxone, also known as Narcan…

Optometric group files Eyebot complaint with FTC

May 27, 2026

The American Optometric Association is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate what it described as possible violations of the federal Eyeglass Rule…

Florida county launches legal help kiosk

May 26, 2026

Legal assistance program Access to Justice and local officials in Sebastian, Florida, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 14 for a new Self-Help Center and…

Self-service becomes retail infrastructure

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers are rapidly expanding self-service technology far beyond the traditional checkout lane as they look to improve customer experience, streamline store…

Kansas memorial kiosk plan stalls despite strong support

May 26, 2026

A proposal to install a memorial kiosk in the Kansas State Capitol honoring Kansas service members killed in action or who died from service-related injuries…

Built to Adapt: Why Modularity Matters in Retail Technology

Explore why modularity is becoming essential to the future of retail technology. This blog describes how scalable systems help retailers adapt faster, extend…

Self-service kayak rental kiosk opens on Wisconsin river

May 22, 2026

A new self-service kayak and paddleboard rental business has opened along the Manitowoc River in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, offering residents and visitors an easy…

Rethinking kiosks for identity verification

by Taya Tuo — Marketing Director, SUNTEK Technology Co., Ltd.

More and more, kiosks are being used for identity verification. As more public and commercial services become digital, organizations still need reliable ways…

Case Study: How Fast4shop reshapes the pharmacy visit

Behind the scenes, Fast4shop delivers real-time, unit-level inventory and expiry-date visibility, helping pharmacies protect margins and keep essential…

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Wales farm used vending to expand local food access

May 21, 2026

Rhug Estate, an organic estate and farm business located near Corwen in North Wales in the U.K. has introduced self-service vending machines and parcel…

Deploying a strong AI vending machine: 5 rules to follow

In the vending industry, innovative companies are combining artificial intelligence with self-service to make a once futuristic idea to expand convenience and…

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