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.

Virginia Tech showcases humanities research via kiosk

March 13, 2026

Virginia Tech's Newman Library has introduced an arcade-style digital kiosk designed to showcase digital humanities research, according to a Virginia Tech News…

Alabama county embraces DMV kiosks

March 12, 2026

Madison County, Alabama, has introduced self-service kiosks that allow residents to quickly renew their vehicle registration tags without visiting the county's…

IBASE ACS313 Wins 2026 Embedded World Best in Show Award

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading manufacturer of industrial computers and edge computing platforms, today announced that its ACS313 Advanced Edge…

Bitcoin Depot takes the lead on preventing crypto fraud

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Bitcoin Depot is taking the lead in fighting crypto ATM/kiosk fraud. Will it be enough?

More optometrists raise concerns over vision testing kiosks

March 6, 2026

AI-enabled vision-testing kiosks are expanding rapidly across U.S. retail environments, but optometric organizations continue to raise concerns about patient…

Marijuana kiosks coming to Arizona senior communities

March 5, 2026

Seniors residing in Arizona independent living communities may soon have access to kiosks that allow them to learn about and purchase marijuana products from…

Pharmacy group pushes back against prescription kiosks

March 3, 2026

A pharmacist trade group is pushing back against Amazon's new prescription-dispensing kiosks, warning that the technology risks reducing pharmacy care to a…

SandStar debuts VRK AI vending kiosk

March 3, 2026

SandStar has debuted the SandStar VRK, an vending kiosk featuring AI computer vision.

The OnMed CareStation targets healthcare access gaps as telehealth accelerates

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Physician shortages, rising costs and uneven access to care increasingly plague the U.S. healthcare system. Helping address those issues are telehealth kiosks…

ATM Geeks expands field services

February 26, 2026

ATM Geeks is expanding its ATM field services through its team of technicians. The company is run by ATM veterans including Nick Mehdi, former owner of…

Kiosks at Disneyland Paris to begin accepting annual pass discounts

February 26, 2026

Disneyland Paris will begin allowing Annual Passholders to use their food discounts at self-service kiosks, addressing complaints from guests who previously…

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.

EcoATM collected 7.5 million devices last year

February 20, 2026

San Diego-based ecoATM collected 7.5 million electronic devices for reuse or recycling in 2025, according to a Waste Today Magazine report. The devices were…

Elevated lead levels found at some drinking water kiosks

February 17, 2026

A study published in Environmental Science & Technology examined the safety of water dispensed from freestanding water vending kiosks and found that some…

Qatar's Dukhan Bank rolls out digital onboarding kiosk

February 13, 2026

Dukhan Bank has introduced Qatar's first digital onboarding kiosk integrated with the Qatar Digital Identity (QDI) platform, according to the Gulf Times.

What we learned at the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show

As automation moves deeper into physical environments, companies need to plan early for installation, maintenance, repair, and ongoing upgrades across their…