The pros and cons of 5G

5G is a great opportunity for developers to deploy applications that take advantage of fast, high-speed lower latency networks. But like any data network, it's…

Standard Cognition acquires autonomous checkout provider DeepMagic

October 29, 2019

Standard Cognition, a provider of autonomous checkout technology, has acquired the assets of DeepMagic, a New York startup also focused on unattended…

Improved technology will drive facial recognition adoption, say gaming experts

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The use of facial recognition for customer identification has been controversial due to concerns about privacy and accuracy, but a panel of experts at the…

SnapPay introduces facial recognition solution

October 28, 2019

SnapPay, Inc., a provider of a payment gateway that allows North American merchants to accept digital payments from Alipay and WeChat Pay users, has introduced…

Elo 55-inch interactive display integrates camera, Windows module

October 24, 2019

Elo is launching a 55-inch interactive display that is the latest addition to its 4K line, according to a press release.

OptConnect's ema:Play development kits to provide Banyan Hills Technologies’ IoT platform

October 23, 2019

OptConnect, a provider of managed wireless services, has partnered with Banyan Hills Technologies to integrate Banyan's customizable IoT platform, called…

JCM Global teams with eConnect to improve casino security using facial recognition

October 17, 2019

JCM Global, which provides its patented FUZION technology, is partnering with eConnect to further increase casino security and enhance surveillance and audit…

Gilbarco certifies Transaction Network Services for POS payments

October 11, 2019

Gilbarco has certified Transaction Network Services as a managed network service provider for its Gilbarco Passport point-of-sale system that is being rolled…

Mozilla adds kiosk mode to Firefox

October 10, 2019

Mozilla has added kiosk mode to its Firefox web browser, a move that users requested 18 years ago. Windows users can now enable the browser to launch in kiosk…

Transaction Network Services teams with WannLynx on fuel pump messaging

October 7, 2019

Transaction Network Services, a provider of network payment solutions, and WannLynx, which integrates payments from controllers and terminals ensuring secure…

AirDroid Business introduces kiosk mode feature

October 2, 2019

AirDroid Business, a management solution for unattended Android devices, has introduced a kiosk mode feature in response to customer demand for kiosk…

Aopen offers single-dashboard cloud-based device management

September 26, 2019

Aopen Inc., a provider of services for cloud-based applications, has introduced its AOPEN Intelligent Control for integrators, managed service providers and…

Clear teams with Mashgin on fully automated concessions at Mets stadium

September 25, 2019

New York Mets fans can now purchase snacks from a self-checkout kiosk at Citi Field, thanks to a collaboration between Mashgin, a provider of self-checkout…

London chicken restaurant goes 100% kiosk and app ordering

Chiktopia, a London restaurant dedicated to U.S. Southern chicken, harnesses 100% kiosk and app ordering options to offer a counterless restaurant environment…

Briggo Coffee partners with AI provider on self-service coffee kiosks

September 23, 2019

Briggo Coffee, which provides self-service coffee kiosks to airports and other locations, has signed an agreement with Foxconn Industrial Internet, a provider…

Paradies Lagardère joins Freedompay's network

September 19, 2019

Paradies Lagardère, a travel retail and dining provider, has joined Freedompay's DecisionPoint network platform, a consumer-centric commerce platform.

'HeroMirror' augmented reality photo booth marks 3 years

September 19, 2019

Augmented reality provider INDE is celebrating the third anniversary of the international launch of its kiosk-sized interactive photo booth, "HeroMirror.…

Panasonic to provide additional automated facial recognition gates for passport control in Japan

September 17, 2019

Panasonic Corp. will provide additional automated facial recognition gates for airports in Japan and also for expanded use in departure procedures for foreign…

Trigo raises $22M to allow retailers to battle Amazon Go

September 16, 2019

Trigo, a computer-vision company providing checkout-free systems to grocery retailers, has raised $22 million in an A Round led by growth fund Red Dot Capital…

Revel Systems introduces concierge services for restaurants, retailers

September 16, 2019

Revel Systems, a provider of a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management platform, has introduced Concierge Services, a program to help restaurants and…