Square upgrades restaurant self-ordering equipment and adds AI features
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On October 15, 2026, Digital Transactions News reported that Square updated its Kiosk POS for restaurants, switching to devices equipped with 21.5-inch screens and adding voice ordering and AI menu features. Customers can place orders by voice or touchscreen, and can also ask about allergen information and vegetarian options; restaurants can schedule different menus to be displayed at different times. Devices with a tabletop stand start at $1,999, with an additional $99 monthly software subscription fee per device.
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- Digital Transactions NewsSquare updates its restaurant Kiosk POS with AI ordering and a 21.5-inch screen
Square has updated its restaurant Kiosk POS with hardware featuring a built-in 21.5-inch screen, along with voice ordering and AI menu features. The device, including a countertop stand, starts at $1,999, with a $99 monthly software subscription fee per unit; customers can place orders by voice or touchscreen, ask about allergen information and vegetarian options, and restaurants can schedule different menus to display at different times.
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