Kiosk Operators acquires Wellmation

April 19, 2024

Kiosk Operators (KO) acquires Wellmation, a company specializing in pharmaceutical kiosks. The acquisition includes Wellmation's patents, software, hardware…

DynaTouch acquires KioWare

April 3, 2024

DynaTouch, a kiosk solutions provider, has acquired KioWare, a provider of kiosk security and monitoring software.

How AI-powered kiosks can provide customer satisfaction despite labor shortage

by Paul McManus — CEO, Advanced Robot Solutions

Against the backdrop of labor shortages, high-tech yet affordable tools exist to bridge the gap between customer service expectations and the availability of…

Cantaloupe Inc., Pee Dee Food Service partner in micro markets kiosk technology

March 27, 2024

Cantaloupe Inc., an end-to-end technology solutions provider for self-service applications, has partnered with Pee Dee Food Service, a full-line vending, micro…

How conversational AI, machine learning can jumpstart self checkout kiosks

by Akshay Sharma — Chief Technology Evangelist, Kovair

The e-kiosk industry coupled with newer technologies like robotics, AI/ML and future conversational AI must create more holistic offerings that can provide a…

McDonald's Hong Kong kiosk, mobile app go down

March 15, 2024

McDonald's Hong Kong saw major outages with its self-ordering kiosks and mobile app on March 15. Customers had to pay at the counter instead due to the outage…

5 considerations when planning a self-service kiosk deployment

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the kiosk industry’s expansion offers more choices to potential technology users, the growth of product offerings now requires users to consider a wider…

'Committed to success' — the end of 'command and control,' rise of AI, and power of automation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Ray Friedrich, chief strategy officer at East Street Business Advisors, joined Daniel Brown, editor of Digital Signage Today, for an exclusive audio interview…

How Kiosk Formflow Optimizes & Simplifies Complex Form Submission

Advanced Kiosks' FormFlow simplifies form completion by guiding users through intuitive form navigation. This reduces errors and operational costs, boosting…

How AI and IoT are changing self service equipment

by Pooja Neharkar — digital marketer, sphinx solutions

As modern businesses are rapidly investing in AI and IoT implementation, self-service equipment will offer more convenience and efficiency on an unparalleled…

FMA Magazine - Spring 2024

The latest & greatest for summer! This magazine includes Do Self-Service Kiosks Eliminate Jobs, Designing Store Displays to Stand Out at Retail, The Importance…

Presented by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Code Factory teams with Creoir on Voice Topping solution for self service

February 21, 2024

Code Factory, a provider of speech software and assistive technology, has teamed with Creoir, a provider of voice enabled and IoT products, to introduce…

Wi-Spot 3.0 launches, targets point of sale DOOH with wireless power

February 20, 2024

Wi-Charge, a wireless power delivery solutions firm, has announced the launch of Wi-Spot 3.0, a wirelessly powered screen designed to provide DOOH advertising…

Toast to lay off 550, lifts Q4, FY 2023 results

February 16, 2024

Toast Inc., a digital technology platform for restaurants, plans to lay off approximately 550 employees as part of a restructuring plan, the company announced…

Redyref acquires Livewire Digital

February 14, 2024

Redyref Interactive Kiosks, a provider of interactive kiosk software and services, has acquired Livewire Digital, a kiosk software provider, according to a…

Advanced Kiosks Newsletter 2023 Q4

In recent months, Advanced Kiosks has been buzzing with new product launches and customer projects. Discover the latest developments in our Concord, NH…

Malaysia kiosk maker to expand into robotics, EV vehicle sectors

February 13, 2024

Macro Kiosk Berhad, a kiosk manufacturer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will expand into the robotics and EV vehicle industries and will soon open offices in…

Xwell expands Clockwork robotic manicures to airports

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Xwell Inc., which offers self-operated massage chairs, nail care services, COVID testing kiosks and more, saw the airport as a natural offering for robotic…

SmartMetric debuts fingerprint scan credit card

February 6, 2024

SmartMetric Inc., maker of a biometric credit cards, has introduced its fingerprint scan credit card that uses a built-in fingerprint scanner to verify the…

Ventus to offer managed ATM services in EU

February 6, 2024

Ventus, a Digi company, launched its Managed Network-as-a-service ATM solution in the EU. It will provide its Ventus LC300 router alongside its processor…