January 2022

Mason expands award-winning smart device platform with new low-cost handheld device
Mason, innovator of the only fully managed infrastructure for developing and delivering dedicated smart devices, today announced the release of Mason D215, a ruggedized handheld smart device that builds on the award-winning Mason Smart Device Platform. The Mason D215 handheld is purpose-built to withstand extreme environmental elements and is the ideal device for use cases that require smart devices for outdoor use, physical activities or harsh environments. Built using Mason's unique modular design approach, the D215 can be used out-of-the-box for immediate use or customized for 6, 8 or 10" display screen sizes that can be developed and delivered to market in less than six months. [See Mason media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 27, 2022 by chb

Elo introduces M60 Pay Android-powered mobile computer with built-in payment capabilities
Elo, a leading global provider of Android-powered interactive devices, today announced a major addition to their mobile computer lineup -- the Elo M60 Pay handheld computer. The new device brings payment centerstage to empower retail, hospitality, and entertainment businesses to accept payments in store or on the go -- wherever customers are located. [See Elo media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 20, 2022 by chb

Overview: Janam's GT2 Temperature Sensing Kiosk
In these uncertain pandemic times one cannot be too careful. Various types of access control systems serve to detect elevated body temperature while others use face recognition to limit access to authorized persons. Janam's GT2 Temperature Sensing Kiosk can do both in a simple and economically priced Android-based solution that can both be gate-mounted or wall-mounted. [See overview of the Janam GT2 Temperature Sensing Kiosk] -- Posted Monday, January 17, 2022 by chb