Video game rental, purchase, trade-in hitting entertainment kiosk market

E-Play has announced a retail partnership that brings video game trade-in to the entertainment kiosk. Will other self-service players follow suit?  

Commentary: Woo customers and build brand awareness with multitouch, immersive and 3D depth-sensing technologies

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Increasingly innovative display technologies create an exciting and unique user experience and help businesses decrease costs and increase revenue.

Apple's kiosk patent: Are wireless iTunes downloads on the horizon?

Apple's recently granted patent for what appears to be an iTunes kiosk has the potential to turn the digital-download space on its head — or will it simply be…

Commentary: Gain a competitive edge with a globally recognized green certification

Adopting the globally recognized ISO 14000 family of environmental standards and implementing an environmental management system can have a measurable impact…

Self Service Excellence Award winners, Part II

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A final look at the award-winning deployments from May's KioskCom Self Service Expo.

Self Service Excellence Award winners, Part I

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A look at three of the award-winning self-service deployments from this month's KioskCom Self Service Expo in Las Vegas.

Profile: Library of Congress kiosks put three awards on the shelf

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After making a splash at this month's KioskCom Self Service Expo, a kiosk deployment at The Library of Congress continues to wow visitors and set the bar for…

GS1 DataBar will simplify self-checkout process

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The new barcode standard packs more info into a smaller space, creating opportunities for retailers and saving time for shoppers.

KIOSKCOM: Economy a theme, but not an obstacle

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Organizers say attendance at biannual kiosk, digital signage shows held steady, while speakers and exhibitors stressed strategy and the customer experience.

KIOSKCOM: Virgin CIO shares self-service strategies

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Robert Fort outlined the brand's challenges and successes and downplayed its U.S. store closings during his much-anticipated keynote presentation at last…

THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SHOW: Ecast, LG show interactive digital signage

In one notable deployment, the 40-inch screens with IP connectivity enhance the experience of Chicago White Sox fans at U.S. Cellular Field, providing sports…

KIOSKCOM: Keynote speaker discusses secrets behind success with airline self-service

Delta Air Lines maximized efficiency, saw customer satisfaction increase.

Economy may have Coinstar, redbox on a roll

by Kiosk Marketplace

Counting coins and cheap rents have special appeal when money is tight.

Meridian Kiosks purchases KING Products

North Carolina-based Meridian acquires assets, talent from one of the oldest names in the kiosk industry.

Swine flu and self-service: Tips for protecting your customers and staff

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The current scare underscores the need for a solid cleaning strategy — and good communication with customers.

Special summit will again offer secure, open forum for deployers

by Kiosk Marketplace

Away from suppliers and media, users can share questions, concerns for their self-service projects.

Microsoft's Retail Experience Center: It's all about connectedness

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The Redmond giant's retail test lab focuses on connecting all the moving parts of a retail enterprise, right down to the customer level.

London's Screen Media Expo in review

The U.K.'s largest digital signage show highlights the latest in video wall technology.

KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show to make case despite economy

Show organizers say that self-service, digital signage have much to offer in a down market. 

GlobalShop 2009: Optimism and strength

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Despite the economic chill in the air, attendees and exhibitors made last week's tradeshow a success in the eyes of its organizers.