Informal poll bodes well for kiosks in retail

Better economy and improved public opinion are pushing more retailers to self-service.

MxN, METECH supply self-service kiosk tech to Abu Dhabi DOT

March 29, 2010

MxN Middle East annonced it has completed the supply of self-service kiosks to the Department of Transport  in Abu Dhabi. The company completed the…

KioskCom and The Digital Signage Show: keynotes setting the tone

Keynote speakers at this year's show will give attendees a higher-level look at what's going on in the two industries, as well as focusing on the show's…

In Ontario, drug kiosk rollout awaits regulation

March 28, 2010

The Toronto Star reports that the Ontario government, in its passage late last year of Bill 179, approved the concept of "remote dispensing" of medicines…

Kiosk allows customers to virtually try on jewelry

March 28, 2010

The Times of India reports that D-Soft Infotech Private Limited launched a jewelry e-counter in November at the Kerala Gem and Jewelry Show in Cochin, India.

United Airlines launches mobile check-in capabilities

March 28, 2010

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) announced it has launched mobile check-in and mobile boarding passes, enabling customers to check in using a mobile phone or…

United Airlines Launches Mobile Check-in Capabilities

March 28, 2010

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) announced it has launched mobile check-in and mobile boarding passes, enabling customers to check in using a mobile phone or…

Interactive wayfinding kiosk helps visitors to the Virginia Capital Trail

March 25, 2010

An interactive wayfinding kiosk providing information on public accommodations, historic sites, wildlife and natural resources is part of a new trailhead on…

New study says kiosks second only to theaters for movie watchers

March 25, 2010

A new study released by Market Force Information Inc. indicates that most movie watchers still prefer seeing films in the theater, with DVD-rental kiosks next…

Avis unveils self-service kiosks at Sydney airport

March 25, 2010

Avis Australia recently announced that it had deployed a self-service kiosk for car rentals at the Sydney airport. Launched last week at Sydney Domestic…

Self-service for paying speeding tickets in Houston

March 25, 2010

People wanting to pay fines for parking or speeding tickets at the Houston Municipal Court can now use a self-service kiosk rather than waiting in line to…

Major Pizza Hut franchisee to place EntertainmentXpress kiosks

March 24, 2010

MarketWatch.com reports that EntertainmentXpress has signed a deal with Pizza Hut franchisee Aurora Huts LLC of Mars, Penn., which operates 155 Pizza Hut…

23 Kentucky Kroger stores testing health program

March 24, 2010

ProgressiveGrocer.com reports that Kroger this week will start testing a new health-and-wellness program at 23 of its stores in central…

MediaTile's HumanKiosk wins emerging tech award

March 24, 2010

The HumanKiosk, MediaTile's prototype free-standing, interactive digital signage solution has received a first place award in the Enterprise Mobile Marketing…

Remote management improves kiosk up-time, customer experience

by Kiosk Marketplace

By turning to remote monitoring and management, retailers can tremendously increase operational efficiencies.

Kiosks fail to mollify cranky Philly drivers

March 23, 2010

Philly.com: Trying to be helpful last summer, the Philadelphia Parking Authority began replacing thousands of on-street parking meters with modern kiosks. But…

Ariz. county kiosks hit the road

March 23, 2010

Azcentral.com (Ariz.): Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell on Tuesday unveiled the nation's first mobile recording kiosk that will allow residents to submit…

Redbox sees Blockbuster get a better deal with Warner Bros.

March 23, 2010

ARStechnica.com: Warner Bros., the same movie studio that has recently announced "deals" with Netflix and redbox to delay the DVD release of its titles for 2…

FutureLogic, Inc. Granted Patent for Dual-Port Promotional Gaming Printer

March 23, 2010

Glendale, Calif. — March 24, 2010 — FutureLogic Inc. announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently issued U.S. Patent No. 7,594,85…

GameStop to market downloadable content through kiosks

March 22, 2010

Video game retailer GameStop will begin testing a revamped loyalty program in May. It will also expand its downloadable offerings, according to a report from…