Category Archives: Kiosk picks

Picks are the most newsworthy of articles posts on the site.

Kiosk Industry is the news engine for the Kiosk Manufacturer Association or KMA which is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better self-service for customers and employees through kiosks and information technology (IT). Kiosk Industry Association leads efforts to optimize self-service engagements and engagement outcomes using information technology such as kiosks.

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McDonald’s Kiosk News – Delivering More Accessible With Storm

McDonald’s Kiosk Accessibility News In Brief Public announcement by McDonald’s they are intent on addressing accessibility AudioNav selected by McDonald’s More specific details on an implementation schedule, company-owned versus franchisees, new kiosk versus existing kiosks expected prior to NRF 2022 which at the KMA Booth 1606 Storm will be showing the latest in accessibility technology. Worth noting that… Read More »

Kiosk Pictures – IKEA, Wawa & McDonalds Storm

Kiosk Photos – IKEA, McDonalds and Wawa We see stuff (like everybody else). Some interesting stuff. For nice video of Wawa click here. PostCounter: 23

JD Sports Digital Signage and Kiosk Video

Digital Signage and Kiosks in Latest Iteration in UK From Evoke Creative After 8 years of working with JD Sports Fashion plc aiding their #DigitalTransformation that drives their business forward internationally, we are proud to showcase the launch of their new flagship store at Westfield, Stratford which is one of our most technologically advanced builds since developing their NYC and Paris… Read More »

Best Kiosk Software – Intuiface Next Generation interactive experience creation

Next Generation interactive experience creation with Intuiface We welcome Geoffrey and Intuiface as a 2 Year Bronze Sponsor. Very robust authoring environment coupled with rapid application development (aka no coding required — all drag and drop templates). Complete portfolio of project videos to see end results. The extremely wide ecosystem for full-service provider partners is unparalleled in our… Read More »

Payment Kiosk News – Updating Pulse Machines with Modern Card Reader

Solution for Coin-Operating Machines with the OTI Trio Blog entry on UCP Inc. Coin-operated pulse machines were introduced in the early 1880s and have been an integral part of our lives in a variety of ways since that time. The application following their creation was considered significantly diverse, being used for car washes, laundromats, kiddie rides, arcade games,… Read More »

KMA Kiosk Association Quarterly Call Wrapup

See post on KMA.global We held our quarterly call via Teams October 28th. In attendance: Access Board The NFB The Lighthouse for the BLind American Council of the Blind Open Doors Goldstein & Levy William Goren Associates KioWare KIOSK Information Systems Pyramid Computer Vispero Kiosk Group Tech For All Storm Interface Dynatouch Dolphin Computer Access NCR Frank Mayer… Read More »

Kiosk ADA — Call for Comments on Voting Kiosks

See KMA.Global post NIST Seeks Public Comment on Recommendations The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requests public comments on the Draft of Promoting Access to Voting: Recommendations for Addressing Barriers to Private and Independent Voting for People with Disabilities. Under Executive Order 14019 on Promoting Access to Voting, NIST is directed to identify barriers to private and independent voting for… Read More »

Public Safety Kiosk Includes Locker Solution – CR+M

First Responder Kiosk Doubles as Lockers and Advertising Point Writeup on Sixteen:Nine by Dave Haynes We are doing an in-depth article on CR+M but not surprisingly Sixteen:Nine published an insightful post on new public safety kiosk from CR+M. In Brief LA-area manufacturer Olea working with Community Response + Mitigation – on an outdoor-rated dual-sided 55-inch display totem that has… Read More »

NRF Kiosk Award – Best Payment Innovation for Kiosk – PopID and NRF

NRF Kiosk Award for Payment Innovation Special Announcement from The Industry Group – November 8, 2021 — this is the newsletter sent by KI See information posted on NRF Big Show Website . The kiosk association in conjunction with Datacap has nominated PopID Pay-By-Face as a candidate for Best Payment Innovation. Please visit and vote so we can… Read More »

Facial Payment – PopID and SoftBank to Launch PopPay In Japan – Wendy’s

Wendys and Pay by Face Seen on BusinessWire and Yahoo Finance PASADENA, Calif. & TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PopID, Japan Computer Vision (“JCV”, a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp), and Wendy’s First Kitchen (“WFK”) announced today the launch of PopPay – PopID’s face-recognition-based ordering and payment system – in Tokyo, Japan. As a first step in the launch, Wendy’s First Kitchen locations… Read More »

Cashierless Store Kiosks — Starbucks and Amazon Go

From Retail Systems Nov2021 Amazon Go & Starbucks Cashierless Store NY From CNBC Nov2021 Click for full size Amazon Go Check-in KIosk In Brief Coffee is just one deliverable. A complete range of other “related” goods such as protein bars, chewing gum, salads and sandwiches available Stores like these will have longer hours. That counts. Decor set for solo workers… Read More »

November Kiosk News

Kiosk Manufacturer News November DENVER, Colo., Nov. 23, 2021 — November news from the Industry Group and Kiosk Association. Events and Features This Month: First Responder Lockers and Kiosk; Bill Payment Kiosk Review; and McDonalds Deploys Accessibility to self-order kiosks. PRNewswire and APnews Events and Features This Month * First Responder Lockers and Kiosk — Our feature story on innovative… Read More »

Retail Kiosk – Amazon Go Starbucks in NYC Video Walk-Thru

Amazon Go + Starbucks Video Tour by Josef More Information Contact [email protected] https://vimeo.com/382302427 https://vimeo.com/452621030 NRF 2022 Kiosk – Visit Pyramid QSR by Pyramid Computer and Intel Showcase PostCounter: 24

Kiosk Association now a member of Digital Signage Federation

The Kiosk Manufacturer Association is now a member of the Digital Signage Federation — From KMA.global As part of our continued involvement with interactive digital signage the Kiosk Association has joined the Digital Signage Federation as a dues-paying member. The Industry Group already has dedicated multiple digital signage channels covering digital signage, menu boards, media players and new touchscreen technologies. Here is… Read More »

Self-Check Hearing Screening Kiosks Going Into Giant Eagle

Grocer partners with InnerScope to provide customers with free access to hearing tests. Considering the aging population and the market for hearing enhancement this is akin to offering jewelry. Playing catchup to Costco perhaps. Progressive Grocer posted this. The initial rollout of the digital kiosks are in the pharmacy department of the following Giant Eagle stores: 100 Settlers… Read More »

Restaurant Market Report by Square (36 pages) By The Numbers

Good to see a point of view from Square. The reports include quite a bit of data. Wakefield did the work for them. They do multiple “Future Of” sectors such as Commerce, Retail and Restaurants. See the Town Square area of Square. Square is a big cheerleader for QR codes for sure. They make no mention of biometrics… Read More »

Press Release – Pre NRF by Kiosk Industry

Kiosk and Digital Signage News from Industry Group and Kiosk Association (KMA) for Jan. 2022 Here is the link on PRNewswire and also the link on APNews – January News DENVER, Colo., Jan 12, 2022 — January news from the Industry Group and the Kiosk Association: NRF is coming up this weekend and we are hopeful our retail… Read More »

Scotland Adds Kiosks At Railway Stations

Interesting news out of Scotland and the kiosks going in. Saw on Yahoo. Seems to be a group of eight comprised of kiosk. Excerpt Passengers at some of the UK’s most isolated railway stations will soon no longer need to wave down train drivers after a new system is installed. Travellers at eight stations in the Scottish Highlands… Read More »

Transit Station Digital Signage Case Study

From Digital-Signage.blog Transit Station Digital Signage Solution – Spokane Transit Case Study January 25, 2022 –Fifteen new 55-inch real-time display monitors were recently installed at the STA Plaza. The monitors are designed for long-term commercial use and offer bright and vibrant imagery with enhanced visibility. Spokane Transit partnered with Spokane-based Zipline Interactive to custom build displays that show departure… Read More »

NRF 2022 In Review – It Only Takes One!

NRF 2022 Review Editors Note: We are in process of collecting photos, videos and comments on the show and will update this doc in the next few days. V1 The Kiosk Association exhibited at NRF 2022 this year. We expected fewer attendees for sure. Several factors contributed to that the major one being Omicron pretty much everywhere. Weather… Read More »

Guides Predictions – Future of Work 2022

From Tech Round in UK Looking ahead to what this new year will bring, we’ve collected industry expert predictions on the future of work in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a colossal impact on the working world. From remote working to flexible hours, could these temporary adjustments to the ways we work become permanent? We’ve collected predictions… Read More »

PopID Facial Payment – Seven Questions for Yale Goldberg

Topics: How Many Subscribers, Retail, EV Charging Stations, Voice and AI, Micro-Loans Yale Goldberg is the CEO of PopID and is leading the way in facial payment technology. California is the point of origin for the technology but recently it has expanded to Japan (see post on Wendys). Worth noting that some of the technology behind his solution… Read More »

NRF VIP Award Candidate Make-A-Wish & Nanonation

See Nanonation candidate at NRF and the VIP Awards Koen’s Farm Ask most seven-year old’s what they would wish for, you are likely to hear a list of dreams for sports stardom, fame, or the latest PlayStation. When Koen, a young boy dealing with a serious raspatory condition, was asked, he instead wished to make the hospital experience… Read More »

Self-Checkout Kiosks by FEC

We welcome our latest Gold sponsor, FEC. Four sizes & resolutions to fulfill different needs Standalone, Desktop or Wall-mount Expand your in-store aisles or your menu board to expand sales Device flexibility to expand kiosk capabilities Windows or Android Contact information Mark Buenaventura FEC USA 41668 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 510-683-9188 www.fecpos.com www.youtube.com/user/FECPOS About FEC FEC… Read More »

Olea Kiosks Names Director of Sales

Olea Kiosks, Inc. new Director of Sales is Daniel Olea. We are personally acquainted with Daniel and he will, undoubtedly, prove to be a strategic advantage. With the new millennials becoming a major segment of users his insight will prove invaluable. Congratulations from all of us at Industry Group! Olea Kiosks®, Inc. Announces Director of Sales – Daniel… Read More »

Global Entry Kiosks Biometrics Change

Global Entry Kiosks Update We’ve got some exciting news for frequent flyers: Global Entry is making its kiosks even more efficient by eliminating passport and fingerprint scans, and relying instead on facial recognition technology. Passengers who have Global Entry and arrive at some airports from international destinations don’t need to scan their passport, put their fingers on a… Read More »

Zebra Printers 403 and 203 End of Life Coming Up Soon

The workhorse printer for many kiosk manufacturers is the KR403 and the KR203 kiosk printers. These have been around in one iteration or another for over 20 years. There are many other printers which replace the 203/403 but the closest we have seen in the Boca Lemur-Z printer (pictured next to 403 in feature image). Looks to be… Read More »

New Kiosk Model From Evoke Creative Supplier for McDonalds

New Standard Kiosk from Evoke Creative Introducing the most modular and customizable kiosks we’ve ever created here at Evoke. This versatile unit allows you to choose how it looks, feels, and operates, creating a true representation of your brand. The EV SERVE is our brand-new standalone kiosk for the hospitality sector. Its adaptable design permits the option for… Read More »

The Industry Group Website Announced

From The Industry Group Nov2021 The Industry Group Announces Self-Service Technology Coverage The Industry Group is a network of news dedicated to technology in the self-service market. This includes websites, magazines and social sites such as LinkedIn Here is a list of news we cover: Kiosk Industry Group — all things to do with kiosks, particularly members of KMA… Read More »

Shopping Mall Kiosks – In The Wild

Credit to Insight Touch Nice enclosure wrap for the self-service stations in the mall. Well lighted and transactions queued visually. Quote from Rachel at Insight: 21.5-inch Touch AIO computers are used in shopping mall self-service terminals, 1920X1080DPI LCD, 10-point PCAP touch, Intel CPU supports Windows 10 OS, looks awesome! More Information In the Wild – Simon Outlet Mall… Read More »

Kiosk News from the Industry Group and the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA)

October 2021 Kiosk Association News InfoComm (AVIXA) is the biggest digital signage AV show in the U.S. KMA is official media partner. See a list of exhibitors and information. We have rated this as a “green light” for safety given the safety protocols exceed the recommended CDC guidelines. October 27-29 is the date and yes we have free… Read More »

Online Retailers Moving To Physical Stores – Bloomberg podcast

Matt Townsend, global business reporter for Bloomberg, on how digital natives like Warby Parker have recognized they need physical stores to grow and prosper. Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Nice audio podcast. Main point being online advertising is getting more and more expensive while brick & mortar is getting cheaper and cheaper. Lots of added benefits to B&M too. Examples as well. Recommended

Learn About Sponsor – Intel Corporation

Intel Kiosk Technology We are pleased to welcome Intel as a 2 year Gold Sponsor. James Tan, Dane and Bart head up the team. Finding Kiosk Solutions via the Intel Marketplace is one of the GoTo sites for the kiosk industry. For example if you goto Intel Solutions Marketplace and search for COVID you find the KMA Covid… Read More »

NRF 2022 Update – Health Policy – Retail Kiosk Event

From NRF Sep 13 – Retail Kiosk Event As an exhibitor of Retails Big Show (the KMA Booth), we wanted to update you on a critical decision that has been made regarding your participation at the event. After careful consideration, NRF has made the decision to require all attendees of Retails Big Show to be fully vaccinated for… Read More »

Disney Fast Pass Kiosks – Epcot Test Track Installed

FastPass Disney Kiosks From Orlando Theme Park Zone and also WDWNT.com Disney Park News All-new FastPass+ kiosks have been revealed outside of Epcot’s Test Track (TT) yesterday morning after construction walls were taken down. When you walk up to the attraction are now met by six kiosks underneath covers between the attraction’s queue entrance and the TT Simporium. According to WDWNT’s Chris… Read More »