Square launches Kiosk self-ordering terminal with AI voice ordering
What happened
On 15 October 2026, The Verge reported that Square launched a self-ordering hardware device called Square Kiosk. The device has a 21.5-inch touchscreen and an "agentic, conversational voice layer" that understands a merchant's menu and responds in real time, letting customers ask questions or request modifications or substitutions. The report says it supports conversational AI voice ordering. The report covers only the product launch and its features, with no mention of availability, pricing or which merchants it applies to.
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- The Verge · AISquare’s new kiosk lets you talk to AI for help with your order
Square is launching new hardware: a big kiosk for ordering things that has a touchscreen and lets you talk to an AI. It's called the Square Kiosk.
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