Discovery Zone wows ICX Summit attendees with promising customer engagement technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ICX Discovery Zone featured a range of technologies such as a motion-based touchscreen, a projection screen, a holographic touchscreen, voice interaction…

KioWare launches kiosk software with Guided Setup

June 18, 2018

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. has launched a new version of KioWare for Windows kiosk software with a Guided Setup. This tool guides users through the…

AI can improve customer engagement if brand is open to change

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Artificial intelligence can allow retailers to improve the customer experience and gain valuable insights, but it is necessary to identify the core…

What role will voice recognition play in business enterprise?

While consumer voice devices continue to expand at a healthy clip, an Infocomm panel agreed that reliable voice authentication remains a challenge for business…

AudioEye digital accessibility platform aligns with web requirements

June 11, 2018

AudioEye Inc., a technology company serving businesses committed to providing equal access to their digital content, has announced that its digital…

Augmented reality is becoming more accessible to retailers and brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Though AR is still in its infancy at retail, a pair of presenters at Infocomm said that it offers a new way to excite consumers, and is more economical than…

Apple introduces 3rd release of augmented reality developer platform

June 7, 2018

Apple has introduced ARKit 2, the third release of its augmented reality platform. ARKit2 allows developers to integrate shared experiences, persistent AR…

DataVan introduces AI-based self-serve solutions

June 4, 2018

DataVan, a 30-year-old point of service designer and manufacturer based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, has brought together partners from a diverse range of…

Zytronic integrates multitouch sensors with smart city kiosks

May 31, 2018

Zytronic recently teamed up with SmartLink to provide custom multitouch sensors for a network of Gen3 SmartKiosks in five cities in the U.S. These kiosks offer…

Self-order kiosks let loose at National Restaurant Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The number of self-order kiosks on display at the National Restaurant Show nearly tripled over last year's exhibits as hardware and software manufacturers rush…

Appetize reports record annual growth, enhances self-serve kiosks

May 25, 2018

Appetize, a POS provider, reported 100 percent year-over-year growth and 60 percent quarter-over-quarter growth in Q1, according to a press release.

Meridian celebrates a decade of kiosk software development

May 24, 2018

Meridian, a kiosk manufacturer and software developer, will be celebrating its 10th year of developing kiosk-driven software.

Self-order technology options expand, challenging foodservice operators still using legacy POS

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

New foodservice technologies — including self-order kiosks, mobile ordering and EMV-enabled payment systems — are being introduced at a rapid pace. Operators…

Android to make kiosk mode more versatile

May 23, 2018

As part of its enterprise experience, Android P, the next Android release, makes it possible to choose a selection of apps to enter in kiosk mode, according to…

ZIVELO's acquisition of Oak Labs designed to simplify kiosk, digital sign deployment

May 15, 2018

Kiosk and digital sign company, ZIVELO LLC, has acquired San Francisco-based software company, Oak Labs Inc., known for its interactive retail…

Growth Spurs Advanced Kiosks Move to a New Location

Fueled by the rapid growth of interactive kiosk technology sales and a recent expansion of technical support services, Advanced Kiosks headquarters is moving…

Nayax accepts Twint mobile payment app

May 10, 2018

Nayax, a provider of cashless payment solutions, has added mobile payment app Twint, a commonly accepted payment method in Switzerland, to its VPOS product…

Join the craft beer revolution with self-pour technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-pour technology has emerged as a leading tool for restaurants, bars and tap rooms to allow beer lovers to explore a wide selection of offerings.

DNP releases software update for photo printing kiosk

May 9, 2018

DNP Imagingcomm America Corp. has announced a software update for the SL620A photo kiosk, according to a press release. The new version 3.3 software provides a…

Ingenico Group teams with USA Technologies on bundled solution for unattended retail

May 8, 2018

Ingenico Group, a payment equipment provider, and USA Technologies Inc., a provider of cashless and mobile payment and business optimization services for…