Nice graphic showing various technologies (albeit incomplete for retail kiosks).
Technology has certainly seen a big evolution over the last few decades.
In the consumer world, we’ve moved from large desktops and rotary dial phones to razor-thin laptops and smartphones with 10 times the amount of computing power. With each new gadget faster than the one before it, consumers’ expectations for retail interactions have seen a significant shift.
As a result, it should come as no surprise that the technology used in the retail industry has evolved over the past thirty years. In an effort to keep up with consumers’ demands, and with the internet pushing them into the eCommerce era, retailers have been searching and experimenting with ways to satisfy target audiences.
Brick-and-mortar technology. It’s a hot topic for debate and many have questioned whether or not integrating technology into physical stores will help or hinder their existence.
Full article on Pymnts.com recommended
http://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2017/brick-and-mortars-technology-evolution/