Kiosk Marketplace needs your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The census will provide statistics on the industry's size and scope, and will serve as a helpful tool in allowing companies in the industry to measure their…

How interactive kiosks, digital signage empower public transit riders

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Interactive kiosks give riders in downtown Pittsburgh access to real time bus and rail information and allow them to map out itineraries. The digital signage…

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…

Arizona entrepreneur discovers kiosks' marketing prowess

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Donna Collamer discovered a niche providing interactive kiosks for Arizona businesses. After nearly a decade, she recently retired from active duty to spend…

2019 Kiosk Market Census Report reports record growth in 2018

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The industry's growth in 2018 was driven largely by factors cited in last year's report — rising mobile commerce and Internet of Things technology — but the…

Economic uncertainties don't quell positive 2019 outlook for interactive kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The kiosk industry expects record growth for the coming year, notwithstanding uncertainties about the stock market and the impact of President Trump's trade…

Kiosk Marketplace seeks your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The first annual industry census received overwhelmingly positive response, as many readers recognized the need for an informative tool to help companies with…

How smart cities improve the quality of life

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Cities around the globe are adopting smart technologies. New York City, for example, deployed Link NYC kiosks, which offer Wi-Fi services and advertisements to…

Cellomat mobile phone repair service kiosk comes to the US

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Cellomat offers an example of how kiosks can play a support role in the expanding mobile communications economy.

Biometric technology Part 2: Clear's identity screening at airports paves way for more applications

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Clear, a technology company authorized by the government to provide biometric identity screening at airports, has expanded to 23 U.S airports, marking one of…

Biometric identity verification unleashes new roles for kiosks (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The rapid expansion of biometric technology will create new opportunities for self-serve kiosks to play a bigger role in verticals where identification…

ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks: part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Because the ADA does not specify how kiosks should accommodate the visually impaired, the industry is challenged in how to comply with the law's mandate.

Urban repopulation fuels 'smart cities' kiosks, Olea Kiosks report notes

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The repopulation of urban centers has encouraged governments to improve access to transportation and various types of public information. Smart cities kiosks…

EV charging rates reach new heights, expanding options for a rapidly growing industry

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Numerous factors are influencing the rapid growth of EV charging stations. Faster charging technology is expanding options for property owners interested in…

Kiosk Marketplace announces the first annual Most Innovative Kiosk Awards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The first annual Kiosk Marketplace Most Innovative Kiosk Awards honors excellence in eight customer categories. More than 400 readers filled out ballots and…

Voting now open for 2017 Most Innovative Kiosk Awards

The 2017 Most Innovative Kiosk Awards recognize excellence and innovation in eight user categories -- financial, telecommunications, healthcare, restaurant…

CPR kiosks save lives

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Kiosks have delivered many self-service solutions throughout the years. Now one kiosk is providing a self-service solution that has already saved lives: CPR…

Kiosks keeping car emissions in check

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

When it comes to car emissions test, failing can mean losing your license. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is attempting to make the test process…

Science center kiosks teach users about ocean conservation

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

The ocean has made life possible on this planet, yet humanity has shown its gratitude by choking it with vast amounts of pollutants. Faced with this reality…

Skoda test drives kiosks, augmented reality in London

Tablet-based kiosks allowed passersby to configure their own Skoda Fabia, and then see themselves in it up on the big screen at Waterloo Station.