New York town reaps rewards from parking kiosks

March 26, 2018

The city of Kingston, New York, has sold nearly 500 permits for parking kiosks that the mayor said will bring additional funds to the city, according to…

Bell and Howell introduces BH QuickCart

March 16, 2018

Bell and Howell has introduced a "buy online pick up in store" click-and-collect system designed for big box stores, warehouse clubs and other category…

The top 5 POS features for self-service in stadiums and arenas

A self-serve point-of-sale system can shorten lines and create a smoother, more enjoyable experience for the fans in stadiums and arenas

Jersey City to have free Wi-Fi kiosks

March 5, 2018

Jersey City, New Jersey, has signed an agreement with Smart City Media to develop and install public information kiosks that provide free Wi-Fi access…

Solar powered EV charging station in Austin supports its smart cities initiative

March 1, 2018

A solar-powered kiosk in Austin, Texas, known as Electric Drive, enables residents to fuel electric vehicles and cell phones, as well as serving as an access…

Bicycle kiosks come to Lincoln, Nebraska

February 22, 2018

Bike LNK has installed its first two bicycle kiosks in Lincoln, Nebraska, according to 101now.com. Jamie Granquist, Bike LNK city manager, said the city will…

Long John Silver’s adds high-definition video, audio to transform menu boards into interactive kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Long John Silver’s has added high-definition video screens and audio to upgrade its drive-thru menu boards.

Redbox to triple its video-on-demand titles

February 19, 2018

Redbox plans to roughly triple the number of titles it offers in its new video-on-demand streaming service, known Redbox On Demand, which launched in December…

University of Utah deploys kiosks to replace gates and lot attendants

February 16, 2018

The University of Utah recently converted visitor parking lots across campus to pre-pay only lots, replacing the booths, gates and lot attendants with…

LinkNYC invites Valentine's Day marriage proposals, love Instagrams

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

LinkNYC celebrates Valentine's Day by inviting New York City residents to make their marriage proposals on its Wi-Fi kiosks.

Oregon park to test cashless payment kiosk

February 9, 2018

Lane County Parks is installing a kiosk at Mt. Pisgah in Eugene, Oregon, that will no longer take cash in the interest of reducing thefts and offering greater…

Elite Manufacturing Technologies introduces outdoor menu boards

February 8, 2018

Elite Manufacturing Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of precision sheet metal components and assemblies, has introduced outdoor menu boards available in…

Intersection digital screens to carry NBC Winter Olympics coverage

February 7, 2018

NBC Olympics has partnered with Intersection, a smart cities technology and media company, to feature exclusive PyeongChang Olympics content across thousands…

Texas county to install kiosks to provide anti-slavery message for Confederate monument

February 5, 2018

A monument committee in Denton County, Texas, voted to keep a Confederate statue, but will add kiosks with an anti-slavery message next to the monument…

Expanding electronics raise the stakes for protecting kiosks from extreme cold

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Advances in heaters, fans, thermostats, regulators and lighting have enabled kiosks to function efficiently in almost any environment, but customers must…

LinkNYC kiosks enable New Yorkers to enroll for health care coverage

January 31, 2018

New York City residents have until today, Jan 31, to enroll for health care coverage, and they can do so by using the healthcare open enrollment app on the…

LinkNYC will post Valentine's Day Instagram photos

January 26, 2018

Link, which operates LinkNYC Wi-Fi kiosks in New York City, is inviting people to celebrate Valentine's Day by posting a photo to Instagram and tagging it with…

Parking kiosks draw complaints in Pennsylvania borough

January 12, 2018

The new electronic parking kiosks in New Hope, Pennsylvania are drawing complaints from businesses who say customers are confused about how to use them…

Robomart 'grocery on wheels’ debuts at CES

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-driving vehicles that deliver fresh produce and allow consumers to place orders via an app and then physically pick their own produce could be the…

Australian cinema chain acquires rival's DVD rental business

January 5, 2018

Evolve Entertainment, a cinema chain in Australia, has acquired rival Hoyts DVD rental machine business for an undisclosed sum, according to The Sydney Morning…