Malware attack against Avanti micro market kiosks pushes card reader retrofits

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By responding to the data breach proactively, Avanti Markets protected its customer relationships. The event also drove the company to complete most of its…

Researcher develops automated security kiosks for airports and border crossings

July 12, 2017

A Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher as developed an automated screening kiosk to alleviate concerns about safety and wait time at U.S.

California DMV installs self-serve kiosks in supermarkets

July 12, 2017

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has installed self-service kiosks in 12 Vons, Superior and Albertsons supermarkets, according to NBC Los Angeles.

Kiosk connects seniors and staff to critical information at Utica, New York center

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Touchscreen kiosks are improving interactivity for care givers and people who need access to information to better manage their lives.

Walmart rolls out pickup kiosks in Arizona, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia and Virginia

July 6, 2017

Walmart has installed its large, in-store pickup kiosks in more than a dozen stores in cities including Gilbert, Arizona; Glenpool, Oklahoma; Enterprise and…

How new technologies will redefine the automated retailing experience, part 1

Interest in creating enhanced user interactivity at the point of purchase coupled with the availability of new payment options, as well as interest in more…

Another North Carolina library installs a mental health screening kiosk

July 5, 2017

The Watauga County Library in Boone, North Carolina has installed a MindKare mental health screening kiosk, according to GoBlueRidge.net. This marks another…

Free Wi-Fi kiosks go live in London

June 30, 2017

BT, the U.K. telecommunications carrier, has activated the first free gigabit Wi-Fi kiosks known as Links along London's Camden High Street, offering fast…

Fresh food vendor teams with USA Technologies to enable contactless payments

June 30, 2017

USA Technologies, a provider of cashless and mobile transactions in self-serve retail, is partnering with JuiceBot, a California based technology company…

Florida’s Potatopia deters underage drinking with Intellicheck’s Age ID

June 29, 2017

Potatopia's Broward County, Florida restaurant is using Intellicheck's Age ID to prevent the sale of alcoholic beverages to underage customers, according to a…

Provision Interactive Technologies partners with Discount Drug Mart on 3D Savings Center kiosks

June 29, 2017

Provision Interactive Technologies Inc. has entered into a multi-year partnership agreement with Discount Drug Mart Inc. to install Provision's proprietary 3D…

Expanding digital signage capabilities drive growth for outdoor interactive kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Interactive kiosks are providing outdoor environments with new ways to promote their offerings as well as new revenue opportunities in the form of paid digital…

McDonald’s clarifies: No plans to replace workers with kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cowen & Co. upgraded McDonald's outlook based on the chain's technology upgrades, including self-order kiosks. The company has been deploying kiosks globally…

American Green introduces biometric verification for dispensing age-restricted products

June 26, 2017

American Green has introduced a vending system that enables the vending of controlled or age-restricted products using biometric verification, according to a…

Ziosk partners with Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Restaurants

June 23, 2017

Ziosk, a maker of ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the table tablets, and Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Restaurants, part of International Meal Company…

McDonald’s shares hit new high over self-order kiosks

June 22, 2017

McDonald's shares hit an all-time high Tuesday as Wall Street expects new digital ordering kiosks that will replace cashiers in 2,500 restaurants will boost…

Auto Master Systems Inc. and QuotePro Kiosk partner to serve dealers

June 20, 2017

Auto Master Systems Inc., a provider of dealer management systems for the QuotePro Kiosk, have fully integrated, the companies announced in a press release.

Town of Bel Air, Maryland to have wayfinding kiosks

June 20, 2017

The Town of Bel Air, Maryland will have four wayfinding kiosks, according to The Baltimore Sun. The two-sided kiosks will have a map of Bel Air with key places…

Interactive customer technology: How to achieve employee buy-in

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Achieving employee buy-in needs to be part of the project from the beginning when introducing customer interactive technology.

Iowa DOT opens driver's license kiosk at Davenport library

June 19, 2017

The city of Davenport, Iowa has opened a new driver's license kiosk at the Davenport Public Library to make the process of getting or renewing a driver's…