Kiosk manufacturer imageHOLDERS teams with Keytree to enclose voice controlled Amazon Dot in its Full Integration Kiosk

January 26, 2017

Kiosk manufacturer imageHOLDERS has teamed with Keytree, a technology consultancy, to securely enclose the voice controlled Amazon Dot within its Full…

The Future of Digital Kiosks

The Year of QSR Digital Kiosks In 2016 we saw a huge increase in self-order digital kiosks at quick service restaurants (QSR) and fast casual restaurants…

Berlin, Germany universities pilot kiosks for issuing student ID cards

January 25, 2017

A new system deployed at universities in Berlin, Germany is taking an alternative approach to issue student ID cards by using kiosks, according to CR80News, a…

ID TECH releases NFC/contactless EMV reader

January 23, 2017

ID TECH, a manufacturer of payment solutions, mobile payment readers and point of sale peripherals, released its newest NFC/contactless EMV reader, the ViVOpay…

Fujitsu releases panel-mount thermal printer subassembly

January 20, 2017

Fujitsu Components America, Inc. released a smallest-in-class, panel-mount thermal printer subassembly for OEMs that streamlines the process of embedding a…

As functionalities expand, what is a kiosk? Readers want a better understanding

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A reader survey indicates the majority of kiosk industry members believe the general public and the audience they market to does not sufficiently understand…

Kiosk company imageHOLDERS provides 200 kiosks to Coral bookies in the UK

January 16, 2017

Kiosk company imageHOLDERS recently delivered 200 tablet Compact Kiosks to Coral bookies across the UK, according to a press release.

Kiosk Information Systems announces licensed bill pay software product

January 13, 2017

KIOSK Information Systems will display a new bill payment software platform at the NRF Big Show, 2017 (Jan. 15-17 at the Javits Convention Center in New York…

Elo mPOS system doubles as self-order kiosk

January 12, 2017

Elo, a provider of touchscreen computing solutions, announced a new commercial-grade mPOS system that flips between point of sale and self-order kiosk…

Posiflex debuts POS tablet, terminal and kiosk at NRF 2017

January 11, 2017

Posiflex will debut three retail POS products at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2017 (Jan. 15-17 at the Javits Convention Center in New York…

Source Technologies debuts 8-Series countertop kiosk for financial institutions

January 11, 2017

Source Technologies, a provider of integrated solutions for managing financial transactions and other secure business processes, introduced its 8-Series…

Intel to offer compute card to extend device capabilities

January 9, 2017

Coming mid-2017, the Intel Compute Card offers a portable design, making it easy to install, maintain and upgrade independently of the partner certified…

What’s in store for 2017? Part 1: Kiosks build on a strong foundation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser

With positive momentum carrying over from 2016, a healthy stock market and continuously improving technology, most kiosk industry observers are optimistic…

AutoCrib Inc. enhances its software, introduces product refinements

December 27, 2016

AutoCrib Inc., a manufacturer of automated inventory vending systems, recently introduced AutoCrib .Net 4.0, an enhanced software product, according to a press…

Panasonic tests automated checkout in Japanese convenience stores

December 27, 2016

Panasonic recently unveiled "Reji Robo" — short for register robots — an automated checkout system that scans and bags groceries, according to CNBC.

Demand on the rise for customer loyalty kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As a marketing tool, kiosks can engage customers in various ways using email marketing or linking the kiosk to an interactive mobile experience. For the kiosk…

Meridian installs kiosks for Richmond County, North Carolina tourists

November 18, 2016

Tourists in Richmond County, North Carolina can learn about restaurants and attractions from outdoor and indoor kiosks deployed by Meridian. Meridian, working…

DynaTouch launches website for TIPS management software

November 17, 2016

DynaTouch, a self-service kiosk solutions provider, has launched the TIPS (Touch Information Presentation Software) kiosk management software website.

In the wake of AVT Inc bankruptcy, the company’s pioneering retail technology finds new life

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Since AVT Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in May of 2015, the assets have been purchased and plans have been announced to enhance the the technology.

KeyMe self-serve key-copy kiosks spread through Sacramento

November 11, 2016

KeyMe, a 4-year-old New York company that claims to be revolutionizing the locksmith industry, is deploying key-copying kiosks at retail stores throughout the…