IER unveils 2-D barcode reader for easy airport check-in

January 26, 2011

IER, a manufacturer of technology for check-in and boarding in the air transportation industry, has released a 2-D barcode reader with integrated RFID…

Protecting National Security

SeePoint Technology developed a kiosk to boost communication of classified info to government scientists.

Kiosk vs. Mobile: Industry insiders weigh in

As the popularity of mobile technology grows, will it spell the end for self-service as we know it?

Secret Service deploys training kiosks

January 25, 2011

The U.S. Secret Service will upgrade its tabletop-based training models with interactive training kiosks, according to Gamasutra.

Top 10 Ways to utilize educational kiosks on campus

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

There are plenty of Top 10 lists out there. Some are based on cold, hard facts. Many provide helpful tips or insights, based, in many cases, on what a…

Never lose your car again

January 23, 2011

Not remembering where they parked their cars is no longer a problem for shoppers at Santa Monica Place, a shopping destination in Los Angeles.

Michigan city deploys kiosks to help visitors navigate downtown

January 20, 2011

Visitors to Royal Oak, Mich., will soon have an easier time finding their way around the district and learning more about the city's history, thanks to the…

Hotels waking up to self-service

As the travel market rebounds and occupancy rates rise, hotel operators are turning to self-service solutions.

Kiosks increase checks at Sizzler

January 19, 2011

Two kiosks have sped up service, which has resulted in increased sales for Sizzler, a grill-and-salad bar chain, according to Nation's Restaurant News.

Phoenix introduces dual-touch kiosk screens

January 19, 2011

Phoenix Kiosk's clients can now take advantage of dual-touch screens that allow them to use two fingers at the same time to drag and rotate images, as well as…

Alerion recapitalizes KIOSK

January 19, 2011

Kiosk Information Systems (KIOSK), a manufacturer of self-service and kiosk solutions, was recently recapitalized by Alerion Capital Group, a private equity…

DVD kiosks officially beat in-store rentals

January 18, 2011

You are what you eat: Kiosk predicts favorite recipes based on consumers' looks

January 18, 2011

Ever wonder if your appearance screams chicken or fish? Now you can find out, at kiosks developed by Intel and Kraft. The grocery store kiosk scans a person's…

Usablenet enables PayPal Mobile Express Checkout

January 18, 2011

Usablenet today announced integration with PayPal's mobile payments product, Mobile Express Checkout, to enhance payment offerings on clients' mobile websites…

NRF: Planar launches kiosk-friendly technology (VIDEO)

Planar's Matt Walsh demonstrates how to use the company's new touch-screen LCD monitors.

NRF: Retailers learn about C-tailing from NCR (VIDEO)

January 16, 2011

NCR Corp representatives were at the National Retail Federation's Big Show last week in New York City to sell retailers on C-tailing, a solution that converges…

NRF: Paying by phone made easy

January 16, 2011

New IBM technology allows consumers to pay for their in-store products using their smart phones. The company launched the self-checkout system last week at the…

NRF: Microsoft displays shelf-edge, touch-screen solution

A Microsoft spokesman talks about the company's shelf-edge, touch-screen displays for retail in this video.

NRF: Microsoft Surface integrates online and in-store shopping

Video: A Microsoft spokesman talks about combining the online and in-store retail experiences via touch display.

NRF: HP adds digital signage to kiosks

January 16, 2011

Hewlett Packard launched its Virtual Sales Assistant kiosk this week at the National Federation's Big Show in New York City. Unlike many kiosks that sit…