The government office without a line: How kiosks are changing public services

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Government kiosks are evolving beyond payments and vehicle renewals to handle applications, document processing and remote assistance. Deployments across the…

Checkout donation requests can undermine customer satisfaction

October 9, 2026

Retailers that ask customers to make charitable donations at checkout kiosks may unintentionally create negative shopping experiences, according to research…

Phone kiosks with defibrillators proposed for Northern Ireland towns

October 6, 2026

New World Payphones has submitted planning applications for 12 public communications kiosks across Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast and Glens borough…

Memorial kiosk preserves the lives of 7 fallen soldiers

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

At a memorial site in Afula, Israel, a touchscreen kiosk offers visitors a way to learn about seven soldiers through their life stories, photographs and…

Elo CEO Craig Witsoe to step down in November

October 5, 2026

Craig Witsoe, CEO of Elo Touch Solutions, said in a LinkedIn account post, he will step down in mid-November, concluding more than 14 years leading the…

A Smarter Approach to Inventory Optimization Using AI

AI is giving specialty retailers greater visibility into inventory performance and changing demand. This blog explores how AI can strengthen forecasting and…

Small-town museum turns outdoor kiosk into a 24/7 visitor information hub

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

A historical museum in a small western New York village is using an outdoor interactive kiosk to extend its collection beyond the museum's walls and provide…

Designing Immersive Experiences in Specialty Retail

Immersive specialty retail experiences take shape when store design, technology, and human interaction work together to create meaningful customer connections.

Arizona senior community to get cannabis ordering kiosks

August 3, 2026

Cannabis retailer Life Is Chill and technology company LoveBud plan to install a marijuana ordering kiosk at Sun Lakes Country Club, an independent living…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 7: Part 3: How a Mobile First Strategy Enhances the Retail Journey

Retailers make stronger business decisions when they have a clear understanding of customer needs and market conditions. This episode explores how customer…

Glass Media debuts transparent kiosk

June 17, 2026

Glass-Media has introduced its AI-Enabled Transparent Concierge Kiosk, a customer engagement platform that combines conversational AI with LG Electronics…

Digital kiosk gives Annapolis visitors around-the-clock access to local information

June 4, 2026

The nonprofit tourism organization Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has installed a 24-hour outdoor digital information kiosk at its visitors center…

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…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 7: How a Mobile First Strategy Enhances the Retail Journey

In this exciting episode of Let's Talk Retail, Executive Account Manager Eric Williams is joined by Mohan Itwaru Senior Director of Direct to Consumer…

Built to Adapt: How Modular POS Powers the Future of Retail

Adaptability has become the new measure of success in retail. This infographic highlights how Modular POS technology empowers retailers to grow on their own…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Solar-powered kiosks delivering health care in Chad

April 16, 2026

Telemedan, a startup founded in 2021 by Abakar Mahamat and Ahmed Kotoko, is addressing limited healthcare access in Chad through solar-powered medical kiosks…

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.

From Transactions to Experiences: Empowering Associates to Drive Operational Efficiency

Learn how retail is moving beyond the checkout as companies prioritize engagement and emotional connection throughout the customer journey. This blog…

What Resilient Foodservice Ops Look Like

Only 22% of restaurants feel good about their current tech—and that statistic alone says everything. This infographic dives into how devices like Toshiba’s…

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Future-Ready Hospitality: Modularity as a Growth Strategy

Discover how modular technology is transforming hospitality by helping businesses adapt faster and elevate every guest interaction. This blog explores how…