LinkNYC WiFi kiosks hit by vandals

April 23, 2019

LinkNYC WiFi kiosks in New York City were vandalized, resulting in 30 screens sustaining damage.

How EMV makes mobile payments secure in self-serve kiosks

EMV compliant mobile payment processing improves payment security and safeguards organizations and individuals against fraud threats.

InLink, BT keeping antisocial calls off Wi-Fi kiosks

April 16, 2019

InLink and British Telecom have developed a security algorithm to stop drug dealers from using InLink kiosks as transaction tools.

Eliminating IT Concerns About Computer Kiosks

You’ve got lots of questions and concerns. Don’t worry. We have answers. And if you don’t have time to read our answers, just watch our new video.

Apptizer partners with Worldpay

April 9, 2019

Order-ahead storefront technology provider Apptizer is now a Worldpay integrated payments partner and its Apptizer Advanced Kiosk has received certification.

Transaction Network Services acquires Paris-based OpSiSe SAS

March 19, 2019

Transaction Network Services, a payment services provider, has acquired the assets of Paris-based OpSiSe SAS, a move that expands TNS's portfolio of…

In search of a 'smart' city: Dallas mayor, Microsoft, Mastercard

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Mayor Michael Rawlings offers his own take on what defines a "smart city." Microsoft and Mastercard are also working to bring Rawlings' vision to fruition.

Adding RFID Capabilities to Your Kiosk

RFID technology is becoming a popular component of kiosk deployments, but it’s important to realize that all RFID readers aren’t the same.

5G has arrived, promising to revolutionize retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

5G technology promises to make it easier for retailers to access cloud technology, and to enable faster development of both business and consumer services.

Qwick Media launches self-service water refill station with digital signage, touchscreen

February 13, 2019

Qwick Media is debuting Waterfillz, a self-service kiosk for the water refill station sector, that can be customized with digital signage or touchscreen…

China is retailing’s future: Unattended stores, walletless buying and automated warehouses

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

E-commerce is driving automation on all fronts in China: purchasing; delivery; and supply chain logistics. Artificial intelligence is also driving change.

Transaction Network Services acquires Brazilian IoT technology provider

January 22, 2019

Transaction Network Services has acquired mobile and Internet of Things communications specialist Link Solutions Eireli, known as Link, a move that will…

Columbus gets its first free Wi-Fi, interactive kiosk

December 27, 2018

Experience Columbus, in partnership with the city and other organizations, has announced the city's first interactive kiosk available to the public, offering…

Prankster behind Mister Softee jingle on LinkNYC kiosks comes clean

December 21, 2018

The mystery of the spooky Mister Softee ice cream jingle on the LinkNYC kiosks has finally been solved, according to gizmodo. The self-identified culprit is…

Downtown Little Rock to receive 12 more Wi-Fi kiosks

December 20, 2018

Little Rock, Arkansas, lawmakers recently authorized 12 additional Wi-Fi kiosks for the downtown area. The 7-foot kiosks will be provided through a Smart City…

DeepMagic introduces “Qick Kiosk” cashierless stores

December 20, 2018

DeepMagic, a New York City-based technology company, uses a combination of computer vision and artificial intelligence to provide self-contained, cashierless…

Intersection installs Wi-Fi kiosks in Philadelphia

December 17, 2018

Intersection, a smart cities technology and media company, has begun installation of public Wi-Fi and data kiosks in Philadelphia, according to The Inquirer.

Civiq Smartscapes to install smart kiosks at Boston convention center

December 14, 2018

Civiq Smartscapes, a kiosk solutions provider, will provide smart kiosks for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority's Boston Convention and Exhibition…

NEC Display Solutions introduces 2 projector replacement models with LCD technology

December 6, 2018

NEC Display Solutions of America Inc., a provider of commercial LCD projectors and displays, has announced the launch of two projector replacement models, the…

Aopen teams with Volta on digital advertising network

December 5, 2018

Aopen, a technology company that specializes in products and services for cloud-based applications, has partnered with Volta, a provider of free electric…