Treasury considers changes to U.S. banknotes

In a move that could have far-reaching effect on operators of ATMs and kiosk and self-service devices that accept cash, the federal government is considering…

Self-service industry and the iPad still figuring each other out

The appeal of the iPad for kiosks and self-service continues to grow, but will reality live up to the hype?

Self-service meat: Spanish butcher shop adds vending, ordering kiosks

Meat from a kiosk seems to be getting a better reception than wine from a kiosk as a Spanish butcher shop chain experiments with self-service vending and…

Self-service meat: Spanish butcher shop adds vending, ordering kiosks

Meat from a kiosk seems to be getting a better reception than wine from a kiosk as a Spanish butcher shop chain experiments with self-service vending and…

Study: Self-service tech helps boost consumer loyalty

by Missy Baxter — journalist, Baxter Publishing

A recent study indicates that consumers want more control over when, where and how they shop — and a consistent cross-channel experience when they do.

DSA committee working to outline 'Best Practices' for signage, self-service and kiosks

The newly-formed Digital Screenmedia Association also is consolidating its best practices committees for the self-service, kiosk and digital signage industries.

Innovation expert tells Congress: Self-service industry boosts U.S. economy

by Missy Baxter — journalist, Baxter Publishing

Recent studies indicate that the self-service industry is creating high-skill and higher-pay jobs, as well as fueling increased productivity and efficiency in…

Pennsylvania's new wine kiosks get panned

by James Bickers

A massive new kiosk that dispenses wine by the bottle is being met with ridicule in oenophile circles.

Tensions continue to rise in DVD kiosk industry

Paramount's deal with redbox for new releases thickens the plot for competing kiosks and Blockbuster stores.

Bike-share kiosks help peddle eco-consciousness in Denver

Municipal bike-share program melds self-service, Web and mobile application technologies.  

Self-service sunshine

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Transitions Optical's new kiosk uses artificial daylight to show off its adaptive lenses.

Kohls kiosks coming to stores by fall

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The discount retailer is giving consumers yet another channel to get wanted products when store stock is low or inventory is not available at retail locations.

The PrintPOD Network announces first cloud printing solution for Androids

The company's install base of enabled printers, nodes and kiosks can be used by consumers to walk up, login, print and go.

Comparison: Buying kiosks from the U.S. vs. China

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The fact that buying from the Far East comes with its own set of risks and dangers is often forgotten in the face of the "But it's half the price" argument.

Companies piloting portable medical kiosk in Mexico

Freescale Semiconductor and Pounce Consulting have partnered to come up with a portable, easy-to-use telemonitoring medical kiosk.

Creating brand attraction and loyalty with kiosks

This excerpt from our guide on kiosk branding looks into how self-service devices can help create brand attraction and loyalty for both the kiosks themselves…

Think tank calls for government support of self-service tech

by Christopher Hall — w, t

The nonpartisan Information Technology & Innovation Foundation issued a report in April calling for government policies supporting self-service technologies…

Video game rentals from redbox creeping along

by Christopher Hall — w, t

DVD-rental kiosk leader redbox has added another market to its test of the video game-rental waters.

1,000 bikes at bike share kiosks rolling into Minneapolis June 10th

Nice Ride Minnesota is a bicycle rental program allowing for short-term bike rentals from self-service kiosks.

Inside the Kiosk: Enclosures

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

From accessibility to branding to durability, an effective kiosk enclosure is far more than just a pretty box full of components