The kiosk shift, part 2: Beyond USB — how Android is rethinking kiosk I/O

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Android and ARM are changing kiosk design by enabling modular systems that connect and manage complex peripherals without relying on traditional Windows PCs.

Building a Self-Service Kiosk? 5 Questions to Ask About ID and Document Scanning

Building a Self-Service Kiosk? Here are 5 Questions to Ask About ID and Document Scanning Choosing the right scanner is an important part of kiosk design.

Alaska animal shelter installs 24/7 pet microchip scanner

July 29, 2026

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Shelter in Alaska has installed a free, self-service microchip scanning station outside its facility, according to a…

Robotic food kiosk market projected to top $1.75B by 2036

July 28, 2026

The global market for robotic food kiosks and vending systems is projected to grow from $188 million in 2026 to $1.75 billion by 2036, representing a compound…

Longtime Olea engineer retires

July 7, 2026

Steven Chan, an engineer with Olea Kiosks, is retiring from the company after a 21-year career.

AI kiosks aim to detect fatigue through voice analysis

June 10, 2026

MindBio Therapeutics has developed an AI-powered fatigue detection system that analyzes a voice to identify signs of fatigue and impairment, according to a…

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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Crave Robotics achieves certification milestone

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Crave Robotics recently secured certifications for its kiosks from UL Solutions, NSF International and the National Automatic Merchandising Association over a…

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.

SandStar debuts VRK AI vending kiosk

March 3, 2026

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

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…

LG Electronics supplying digital kiosks in Japan

January 2, 2026

LG Electronics is partnering with Usen, a point of sale provider, to deploy kiosks to food, restaurants and cafes in Japan.

What's the difference between ATMs and kiosks?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Despite the crossover in functionality, features, and tools, the ATM and self-service kiosk worlds remain separate. This raises a key question: what's the…

Palmer Digital Group boasts big business growth, growth momentum strong

December 15, 2025

Palmer Digital Group, a supplier and installer of indoor and outdoor digital kiosks, menu boards and canopy systems, celebrated five years of business growth…

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…

Keeping kiosks always on: a conversation with Smart Charging Technologies

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the newest episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, Sandra Carpenter, editor of Kiosk Marketplace, talks with Micah Larsen, MBA, sales director…

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The Hidden Value of Consistency in Convenience

Find out how delivering consistent convenience helps retailers build trust, drive loyalty, and keep shoppers coming back. The blog explores strategies like…

Palmer Digital Group's battery operated kiosk helps retail stores advertise

Mandy Detwiler, editor of QRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Chuck Lewis, vice president of Palmer Digital Group about the brand's battery-operated indoor…

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Zebra Technologies recognized with eight international design awards

May 29, 2025

Zebra Technologies Corporation has received a total of eight design awards in 2025, comprising six Red Dot awards in the Product Design category and two iF…

Troubleshooting Slow Adoption to Your Kiosk Pilot

After you’ve invested time and money into planning your initial kiosk deployment, sluggish customer adoption can be a major frustration. But before scrapping…