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…

NYC wants to revise Wi-Fi kiosk deal based on financial returns

May 3, 2018

Financial returns on New York City's free public Wi-Fi kiosks have slightly surpassed the minimum amount the city was guaranteed to receive, but the de Blasio…

Iowa cemetery to install information kiosk

May 3, 2018

An information kiosk at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, Iowa, will make it easier for people to locate the grave sites of loved ones, Beth Ann…

Digital wayfinding directories reduce customer search time at Mall of America

May 2, 2018

Since Mall of America replaced its static directories with digital wayfinding directories, the average search time for guests has dropped from more than three…

Brooke Army Medical Center deploys touchscreen directory kiosk

Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston installed wayfinding kiosks to improve the hospital experience for patients, staff and visitors, and to convey a…

Free Wi-Fi kiosks to bring 'smart city' media to Louisville, Kentucky

April 19, 2018

The Louisville Downtown Partnership has unveiled the first phase of CityPost digital kiosks in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, at 400 West Market Plaza, located…

LinkNYC kiosks feature poetry by HIV/AIDS victims and others

April 16, 2018

LinkNYC kiosks in New York City will feature poems by clients of the Alliance for Positive Change, a nonprofit that helps people living with HIV/AIDS and other…

Wayfinding kiosks coming to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

April 11, 2018

Twenty-five interactive wayfinding kiosks will be installed in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, according to abc27.com. The kiosks will be operated by Smart…

Intersection to install 100 Wi-Fi kiosks in Philadelphia

April 9, 2018

Intersection will install 100 Wi-Fi kiosks in Philadelphia as early as September, according to govtech.com.

LinkNYC kiosks to provide bus schedule information

April 5, 2018

The New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications will launch a bus arrival-time pilot program across 29 LinkNYC kiosks in Brooklyn…

Intersection to deploy digital upgrades to Los Angeles transit system

March 29, 2018

Intersection, a smart cities technology and media company, has been awarded a 10-year contract to sell and display advertising on the L.A. Metro Rail System by…

Chicago transit authority deploys first Intersection IxNConnect platform

March 13, 2018

The Chicago Transit Authority has become the first transit system to manage its digital signage through Intersection's IxNConnect platform, which provides a…

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…

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.

Ohio school district installs information kiosks at schools

February 12, 2018

Kiosks have been installed at the high school and elementary school in Bucyrus, Ohio, in the main office areas as part of an effort to keep the community…

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…

Digital signage scores with stadium customer experience

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

A sports arena is already an incredibly exciting place. With all that energy, how can digital signage contribute to the fan's excitement and experience? And…

For smart cities to succeed, technology must improve peoples' lives

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Recognizing the potential impact of smart cities on urban life, this year’s CES in Las Vegas included an entire conference track on smart cities.