China is tightening oversight of its food delivery sector as regulators target so-called “ghost kitchens” that operate online without legitimate physical locations. The new rules require food delivery platforms to verify restaurant licenses and addresses, while merchants must ensure that their online listings accurately reflect their real-world operations. Businesses must also disclose whether they offer dine-in services. The… Read More »
Computex 2026 arrives under the theme “AI Together,” but for professionals in smart retail, kiosks, and self-service technology, the most important question is not how powerful AI has become—it is where that AI actually runs. For years, artificial intelligence discussions at major technology events focused on cloud infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, and increasingly powerful GPUs. While those technologies… Read More »
LG Electronics Launches Ultra-Low-Power “LG E-Paper Display” for Commercial Spaces The commercial signage industry has spent years balancing two competing priorities: delivering dynamic content while reducing energy consumption. LG Electronics believes electronic paper technology may help solve that challenge. The company recently introduced its new LG E-Paper Display, an ultra-low-power commercial display solution designed for retail stores, hospitality… Read More »
For years, technology forecasts predicted a fully cashless future. Yet across Asia, the reality is proving far more complex. While mobile payments and QR code transactions have experienced remarkable growth, cash remains important in many markets. At the same time, computer vision and AI-powered retail technologies are introducing entirely new ways for consumers to interact with self-service systems.… Read More »
Artificial intelligence is becoming a visible part of Asia’s retail environment. From interactive kiosks and digital directories to autonomous stores and smart vending systems, AI is increasingly shaping how consumers discover products, make purchases, and interact with physical spaces. What receives less attention is where that AI processing actually happens. For years, cloud-based AI was assumed to be… Read More »
Fleet Management Becomes a Core Self-Service Issue Fleet management is not the most visible part of self-service, but it is often the part that determines whether a deployment actually works at scale. A kiosk can look impressive on the show floor and still become a service headache once it is deployed across dozens or hundreds of sites. That… Read More »
June 2026 will place Asia at the center of two major technology conversations. In Singapore, retail leaders, kiosk vendors, AI software companies, and self-service innovators will gather at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific. At nearly the same time in Taipei, the global computing industry will converge at Computex 2026 to showcase the next generation of AI infrastructure, edge computing,… Read More »
NRA Booth 5829 Preview Chicago Heading to Chicago for the National Restaurant Association Show? Make Booth #5829 in the North Building a priority stop. The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) and The Industry Group (TIG) are showing real-world, deployed restaurant technology focused on capacity, accuracy,ADA, and AI-driven engagement. See What’s at Booth #5829 What You’ll See: Pyramid Computer GmbH self-order kiosks Built… Read More »
Strategic Takeaway China is rapidly becoming one of the highest-density digital signage markets in the world—not just in scale, but in how deeply screens are embedded into everyday urban life. Craig Allen Keefner comment — “As someone who’s watched the kiosk and digital signage market from both the US and Shenzhen, I think this piece captures a key point: in… Read More »
identity integration (Keycloak), accessibility hardware, power/device control, and a more modern, stable technical base. https://kioskindustry.org/interactive-digital-software-sitekiosk/ Interactive Digital Software Key new capabilities Identity & security Keycloak is now supported as an identity provider for both cloud and on‑prem deployments, extending SSO and user management integration options (setup requires consultation). Accessibility & input hardware Adds support for the ANKER EAA‑Pad as an accessibility device, broadening supported accessible usage scenarios on kiosks. See EAA Checklist for Accessible Kiosk Design Power and device management Supports Nexmosphere NEO for power management, enabling more advanced use cases where display power supply and device control are relevant (e.g., turning peripherals on/off). Platform and editor updates Editor fixes Fixes issues in the project editor when handling .webp and .gif images, improving reliability for asset-heavy layouts. Runtime stack refresh Updates the client platform to Electron 40.5.0 with Chromium 144.0.7559.177, giving a more current browser engine for stability, security, and compatibility in continuous operation. [144 is a January 2026 stable and extended‑stable branch (now also LTC/LTS in some ChromeOS channels). General stability Includes additional unspecified bug fixes and optimizations across the platform. Practical implications Better fit into enterprise IAM stacks (via Keycloak) in both cloud and on‑prem kiosk/signage environments. Stronger accessibility story at the hardware level (EAA‑Pad) on top of the earlier accessibility features introduced in 1.7–1.8. Improved options for interactive retail or DOOH scenarios where power control and sensor-driven experiences via Nexmosphere gear matter. Reduced risk from an aging embedded Chromium and fewer editor hiccups with modern image formats. Definitions Keycloak is an open‑source identity and access management (IAM) platform used to handle authentication, single sign‑on, and authorization for applications and APIs. Core idea Runs as a central identity provider (IdP) that apps trust for login, logout, and token issuance instead of each app managing its own accounts. What it provides Single sign‑on and single logout across multiple web, mobile, and backend apps using OpenID Connect and SAML. User management, roles, and groups, including integration with LDAP/Active Directory or external IdPs (Google, Azure AD, etc.). Identity brokering and federation so you can plug multiple identity sources into one consistent login experience. In kiosk/digital signage terms, it’s the central SSO service your players, CMS, and admin portals can delegate login to, instead of each system rolling its own auth. More Interactive Digital Software by Sitekiosk Facial Recognition Kiosk Hardware: A… Read More »
